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- Luddenham, Kent (St Mary's Church)
The 850-year-old church of St Mary’s is hidden in a farmyard on marshland fringes to the south of the River Swale.
The west doorway, with zig-zag decoration, is mid 12th-century, whilst the exceptionally long chancel was built about a hundred years later. Inside, a 13th-century stone coffin lid is topped by carved hands holding a heart. The curious little brick tower is early 19th-century. There are also some reused Roman tiles in the wall.
NB: Access is only permitted from the public road that leads to the church from the north-east, and the adjacent footpaths. Visitors are requested not to use the private road that reaches the church from the south.
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 west of Faversham; approach only by public road from the north east
Nearest railway station: Faversham (2 miles)
TQ 992 631
01/05/12
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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.
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 Bartholomew's Church, Goodnestone, Kent
A tiny church that has survived earth tremors
Goodnestone Court, Goodnestone, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9BZ
See church page
St Catherine's Church, Kingsdown, Kent
A Victorian time capsule
Kingsdown, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0AS
See church page
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 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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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.
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.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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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Splendid in isolation this is a quiet retreat on a country walk or cycle ride. Marvel at such a large church in such a small place and imagine the secret histories its walls would tell if stones could speak.