Historic churches · South East England
Thanet District
In or near Westwood.
Thanet District — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Margate · 2.2 km
- Free entry
About
Thanet District 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thanet District is a church located in South-East England. It serves as a notable example of ecclesiastical architecture in the region. The church is part of the local heritage and contributes to the area's historical landscape.
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Background
History
The Isle of Thanet is the major part of the district. This was formerly an island separated from the mainland by the Wantsum Channel. The channel gradually closed between the 12th and 16th centuries through a combination of natural silting and artificial land reclamation. An Isle of Thanet Rural District covering the rural parts of the isle had existed from 1894 until it was abolished in 1935 to form part of Eastry Rural District. The modern district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 covering the whole area of three former districts and part of a fourth, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Thanet, after the isle which covered…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3667, 1.3833
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Manston
- Postcode
- CT9 4NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Margate — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Thanet District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Westwood
Towns & cities · 0.3 km
Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre
Museums · 0.6 km
Vue Westwood Cross
Theatres · 1.1 km
Vue
Cinemas · 1.1 km
Salmestone Grange
Manor houses · 1.1 km
P.C. Jon Odell
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Shell Grotto
Weird & wonderful · 1.3 km
Drapers Windmill
Windmills · 1.6 km
Canterbury Christ Church University - Broadstairs
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Spread Eagle Public House
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
Margate
Beaches · 2.0 km
The Scenic Railway
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thanet District?
- Thanet District is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT9 4NR), in the parish of Manston.
- What is Thanet District?
- Thanet District — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thanet District?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT9 4NR.
- Who owns Thanet District?
- Thanet District is owned by Thanet District Council.
- Is Thanet District a protected site?
- Yes — Thanet District is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thanet District free to visit?
- Yes, Thanet District is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thanet District?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT9 4NR.