Historic churches · South East England
St Mary sub Castro, Dover
In or near Martin Mill.
St Mary sub Castro, Dover is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary sub Castro in Dover, you can take a train to Dover Priory station, which is approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for navigation is CT16 1HU.
About
St Mary sub Castro, Dover is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 601. Built in the Anglo-Saxon architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Part of Dover Castle. Coordinates: 51.1284°, 1.3238°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary sub Castro (i. e. "St Mary below the Castle"), or St Mary de Castro, or St Mary in Castro ("St Mary in the Castle"), is a church in the grounds of Dover Castle, Kent, south-east England. It is a heavily restored Anglo-Saxon structure, built next to a Roman lighthouse which became the church bell-tower. St Mary serves the local population and the army and is the church of the Dover Garrison.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Dover Castle is a historic fortress that showcases England's rich history. Visitors can explore the Great Tower, the Secret Wartime Tunnels, and enjoy interactive exhibitions that bring the castle's past to life. The site also features a siege play area for children and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary sub Castro (i. e. "St Mary below the Castle"), or St Mary de Castro, or St Mary in Castro ("St Mary in the Castle"), is a church in the grounds of Dover Castle, Kent, south-east England. It is a heavily restored Anglo-Saxon structure, built next to a Roman lighthouse which became the church bell-tower. St Mary serves the local population and the army and is the church of the Dover Garrison.
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Background
Description
The 28-feet-high arches at the east and west ends of the crossing appear to be original, and their west faces are outlined by strip work of projecting tiles. A tall round-headed, stone-faced doorway (now blocked and with not much left of its original stripwork outline, but with its typically Anglo-Saxon alternating horizontal and vertical slabs) gave access to the nave from the south. Unusual double splayed round-headed windows pierce the nave's north and south walls, and Scott (who found them during his restoration) suggested there were another pair near the west end of the nave's side walls. He saw this pair of windows, and putlog holes in the walls for supporting timbers, as evidence for…
Visiting
Today Saint Mary sub Castro is still a thriving church serving the Army and local people, and is the Dover garrison church.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1284, 1.3238
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 601
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594625 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary sub Castro, Dover (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary in Castro, Dover.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary sub Castro, Dover?
- St Mary sub Castro, Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1HU), in the parish of Dover.
- What is St Mary sub Castro, Dover?
- St Mary sub Castro, Dover is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary sub Castro, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1HU.
- When was St Mary sub Castro, Dover built?
- Built or established in 601.
- Is St Mary sub Castro, Dover a listed building?
- St Mary sub Castro, Dover is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary sub Castro, Dover a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary sub Castro, Dover is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary sub Castro, Dover free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary sub Castro, Dover is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary sub Castro, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1HU.