Historic churches · South East England
Westgate-on-Sea
In or near Birchington-on-Sea.
Westgate-on-Sea — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Westgate-on-Sea 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
Westgate-on-Sea is a town council established to support the local community and enhance the well-being of its residents and visitors. The council focuses on improving the town's appearance, promoting local businesses, and engaging with the community to address their needs.
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
Westgate-on-Sea is a church located in South-East England. It serves the local community and is an example of Victorian architecture. The church features distinctive design elements typical of its era.
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Background
History
The town inherited its name from the Westgate Manor, which was located in the area in medieval times. In the early 20th century, the remains of a Roman villa were discovered in what is now Beach Road, where a stream once used to flow. Fresh water can still be seen rising from the sand at low tide. A Roman villa has been found in fields surrounding Westgate, with strong archaeological evidence of Roman activity between Quex Park East Side in Birchington and the Dent de Lion medieval gatehouse at Garlinge. Before the 1860s, Westgate consisted of only a farm, a coastguard station (built 1791 and still standing in Old Boundary Road) and a few cottages for the crew that surrounded it. These were…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3814, 1.3381
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Westgate-on-Sea
- Postcode
- CT8 8QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Westgate-on-Sea — 0 km
- Official site
- www.westgateonsea.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Westgate-on-Sea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westgate-on-Sea?
- Westgate-on-Sea is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT8 8QY), in the parish of Westgate-on-Sea.
- What is Westgate-on-Sea?
- Westgate-on-Sea — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westgate-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT8 8QY.
- Is Westgate-on-Sea a protected site?
- Yes — Westgate-on-Sea is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westgate-on-Sea free to visit?
- Yes, Westgate-on-Sea is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westgate-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT8 8QY.