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- West Stourmouth, Kent (All Saints' Church)
This picture-postcard church stands hidden by trees in a delightful setting by the Little Stour.
When visiting, you first see the small spire and bell tower then the beautiful flint, ragstone and brick body of the church. There is strong evidence of Saxon origins but many alterations have left traces from most of the centuries since.
Inside, the church is furnished with box pews, some with beautiful carving, a 17th-century pulpit and a handsome organ, still showing the original pumping lever.
The attractive tiled flooring contains three interesting memorial stones.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
4 miles north of Wingham off B2046; signposted off minor road between Wingham and Monkton one mile north of Preston
Nearest railway station: Minster (5 miles). Bus route numbers 51, 622
TR 256 628
01/05/12
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Fordwich, Kent
900 years of craftsmanship in a lovely shingle church
St Clement's Church, Knowlton, Kent
Cherubs bathe in coloured light
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here.
Richborough Roman Fort
English Heritage property
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
A walk round guide for All Saints' Church, West Stourmouth (PDF, 1.2mb)
This short, full colour walk round guide contains a floor plan of the church and highlights of things to see during your visit. You can purchase a printed copy of this from the church (50p) or download in advance (free/optional donation).Kent County Guide (PDF, 4.75mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Kent. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Fordwich, Kent
900 years of craftsmanship in a lovely shingle church
The Drove, Fordwich, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0DE
See church page
St Clement's Church, Knowlton, Kent
Cherubs bathe in coloured light
Knowlton Court, Knowlton, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PT
See church page
St Mary's Church, Sandwich, Kent
Sackings, earthquakes and collapsed towers
Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9EU
See church page
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/richborough-roman-fort-and-amphitheatre
St Augustine's Abbey This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-augustines-abbey
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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All our Kent churches are in CCT’s South East region.
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Best Places to Visit in Kent website
Kent County Council website history section
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Access from the pavement is stepped, with an inclined grass path and single step into church and further steps to the choir and altar.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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This little church is proably the most lovely ecclesiastical building that I have ever visited. It's simplicity and raw beauty is stunning. You can literally feel the history coming through the air. I could be biased as it is also the marriage place of my 6g grandparents in the 18th Centruy - that was the reason for my visit. Nonetheless, I would recommend this wonderful building to anyone with an interest in matters historical or spiritual.
Such a shame that when my sister visited at about midday today, Sunday 29/7/12, the building was closed due to vandalism. Very sad.