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- Capel-le-Ferne, Kent (St Mary's Church)
This lovely church is remote from the road and squats snugly on bleak downland above Folkestone. It has views across the channel, looking towards France.
A single Norman window, with a little delicate wallpainting in the reveal, indicates its early origins; but most notable is a 14th-century three-arched stone rood-screen with, uniquely in England, an arched opening above for the rood itself.
There are also ancient roof timbers, a small brass and a 13th-century piscina.
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.
2 miles north east of Folkestone off B2011
Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central (3.25 miles)
TR 257 400
01/05/12
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St Peter's Church, Swingfield, Kent
A place of worship for the Knights Hospitallers
All Saints' Church, Waldershare, Kent
A church for walkers
Battle of Britain Museum
Heritage site
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Heritage site
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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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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.
Kent County Guide (PDF, 4.8mb)
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.
St Peter's Church, Swingfield, Kent
A place of worship for the Knights Hospitallers
The Street, Swingfield Street, Swingfield, Kent, CT15 7HA
See church page
All Saints' Church, Waldershare, Kent
A church for walkers
Sandwich Road, Waldershare, Dover, Kent, CT15 5AT
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 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
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
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.
Let’s Visit Kent website - We are very grateful to Let’s Visit for providing our 360 tours of Kent churches. Please visit their website!
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.
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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.
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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Yes a lovely church, I love the roof timbers. when I'm in the area I always visit my Mother who is laid to rest there.
Perhaps "lovely" is not quite the right adjective. From an archaeological point of view the church is fascinating. The massive roof beams and simple crown posts are impressive, and the triple chancel arch interesting. Outside, the graveyard is well-kept with far-reaching views over the surrounding fields. Yet the general impression is of sadness. Impregnated with humidity, which is ruining the floors and which strikes a chill when you enter, the church has the bleakness of a building with no future. Still, definitely worth a visit!
A lovely little Church. Thank You for keeping it open.