Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Burham
In or near Wouldham.
St Mary's Church, Burham — Grade I listed church in Burham, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Snodland · 1.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in Burham, you can take a train to Snodland station, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is ME1 3XY. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Burham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Burham, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3313°, 0.4626°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Burham, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) to the west of the village, on the Pilgrims' Way, overlooking the River Medway.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Burham is a historic church that offers visitors a glimpse into its architectural and cultural significance. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Holborough to Burham Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Burham, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) to the west of the village, on the Pilgrims' Way, overlooking the River Medway.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church originated in the 12th century, with additions and alterations up to the 15th century. It served a village that later became deserted as the population moved away to higher ground. North and south aisles were added to the church, but have since been demolished. The church was restored in 1956.
Architecture
St Mary's is constructed in ragstone rubble and has tiled roofs. Its plan consists of a nave with a south porch, a chancel, and a west tower. The tower is in three stages and has a battlemented parapet. To its south west is an octagonal stair turret. In the north wall of the nave are three windows, and on the south are two windows and a porch. The blocked arcade between the former north aisle and nave is visible on the exterior of the church. Inside the church are two Norman fonts.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3313, 0.4626
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Burham
- Postcode
- ME1 3XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Snodland — 1 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594291 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Burham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's church, Burham Court - geograph.org.uk - 195198.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Burham?
- St Mary's Church, Burham is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME1 3XY), in the parish of Burham.
- What is St Mary's Church, Burham?
- St Mary's Church, Burham — Grade I listed church in Burham, Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Burham?
- The nearest railway station is Snodland, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME1 3XY.
- When was St Mary's Church, Burham built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Mary's Church, Burham a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Burham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Burham a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Burham is part of the Holborough to Burham Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the NORTH KENT WOODS AND DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is St Mary's Church, Burham free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Burham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Burham?
- The nearest railway station is Snodland, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME1 3XY.