Historic churches · South East England
St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst
In or near Pembury.
St Mary's Church is a parish church in Lamberhurst, Kent. It is a Grade I listed building.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst · 7.0 km
- Free entry
About
St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst is a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
St. Mary's Church in Lamberhurst is a historic church with roots dating back to Saxon times, featuring an ancient Yew tree estimated to be over 1500 years old. The church serves an active congregation, offering traditional services and community gatherings for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- 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 parish church in Lamberhurst, Kent. It is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The first buildings on the site were erected in Saxon times. Records show there was a church or chapel of some sort here in AD998, and that it was consecrated during that year (24 September). The original structure was likely constructed in wood, which has not survived. The church was granted to Leeds Priory around 1137. The building has been expanded, adapted and updated many times since then. The earliest surviving fabric, located on the southwest side of the south chapel, dates from the early 13th century. The chancel and south chapel were extended in the late 13th century, while the four-bay nave, south aisle, and porch were rebuilt in the early 14th century. The east window of the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1039, 0.4013
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Lamberhurst
- Postcode
- TN3 8DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Phone
- 0797 065 5092
- Nearest railway station
- Wadhurst — 7 km
- Official site
- stlukesandstmaryschurches.org
Sources
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst?
- St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN3 8DU), in the parish of Lamberhurst.
- What is St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst?
- St Mary's Church is a parish church in Lamberhurst, Kent. It is a Grade I listed building.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN3 8DU.
- Is St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst?
- The nearest railway station is Wadhurst, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN3 8DU.