Historic churches · South East England
St James' Church, Dover
In or near Martin Mill.
St James' Church, Dover — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St James' Church in Dover, the nearest railway station is Dover Priory, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT16 1QF, and entry to the church is free.
About
St James' Church, Dover is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Dover Castle is a historic fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into England's medieval past and its military history. Key attractions include the Great Tower, wartime tunnels, and the oldest surviving lighthouse in Britain, providing a variety of immersive experiences and exhibitions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St James' Church is a ruined church in Dover, England. It was built in the 11th century and restored in the 19th century. Badly damaged in the Second World War, it is now preserved as a Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
It was originally a Norman building: the Norman arch, with typical chevron patterns, can still be seen. It was a meeting place of the official courts of the Barons of the Cinque Ports; they met in an addition to the south side of the nave, built in the 14th century. The last such meeting held here took place in 1851, presided over by the Duke of Wellington who was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The church was closed in 1862, however, it was restored in 1869, and an organ was installed.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1261, 1.3179
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 1070
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16246351 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James' Church, Dover (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James' Church, Dover?
- St James' Church, Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1QF), in the parish of Dover.
- What is St James' Church, Dover?
- St James' Church, Dover — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1QF.
- When was St James' Church, Dover built?
- Built or established in 1070.
- Is St James' Church, Dover a listed building?
- St James' Church, Dover is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St James' Church, Dover a protected site?
- Yes — St James' Church, Dover is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St James' Church, Dover free to visit?
- Yes, St James' Church, Dover is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1QF.