Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Dover
In or near Martin Mill.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed Anglican church, a parish church in Dover, Kent, and is situated on Cannon Street in the town centre. There was a church on this site in Saxon ti
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.6 km
- Free entry
About
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed Anglican church, a parish church in Dover, Kent, and is situated on Cannon Street in the town centre. There was a church on this site in Saxon times. It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.
Photo gallery
Official information
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum located in Dover, showcasing the rich history of the area. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including the famous Bronze Age Boat and learn about life in Dover during significant historical events.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed Anglican church, a parish church in Dover, Kent, and is situated on Cannon Street in the town centre. There was a church on this site in Saxon times. It was largely rebuilt in the 19th century.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church stands on the site of Roman baths; it is thought there was originally a Saxon church here. Three churches in Dover are mentioned in the Domesday Book, and it has been supposed that these are St Mary's, St James' and St Peter's. The oldest parts of the existing building are the tower and three bays of the arcades, which are Norman architecture of the early 12th century. From 1230 the church was controlled by Maison Dieu, which was built in Dover in 1203 to accommodate pilgrims from overseas visiting Canterbury Cathedral.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1259, 1.3129
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- +44(0)1304 201066
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.6 km
- Opening
- April-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm; October-March: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Dover (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Dover?
- St Mary's Church, Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1BN), in the parish of Dover.
- What is St Mary's Church, Dover?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed Anglican church, a parish church in Dover, Kent, and is situated on Cannon Street in the town centre. There was a church on this site in Saxon ti
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1BN.
- Is St Mary's Church, Dover a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Dover is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Church, Dover free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Dover is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1BN.