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- East Peckham, Kent (St Michael's Church)
When the village moved down nearer to the river, St Michael’s was left romantically sited on a hilltop among beeches, with glorious views over the Medway valley to the Weald.
Originally Norman, the church seems to have expanded to its present size around 1300; the piers and arches are clearly 14th-century, the windows and south porch mainly 15th-century, and the shingled spirelet has an attractive weathervane dating from 1704.
Inside there are fragments of ancient glass, a Royal Arms of George II and two centuries of memorials dedicated to the Twysden family.
The churchyard has has some lovely 18th-century headstones.
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 of East Peckham, off B2016, black and white traffic sign on B2016
Nearest railway station: Yalding (1.9 miles)
TQ 661 522
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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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.
Church of St Thomas a Becket, Capel, Kent A Thomas à Becket connection Church Lane, Capel, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6SX
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St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth, Kent A 900-year-old Pilgrim church Paddlesworth Road, Paddlesworth, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5DR
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St Mary's Church, Burham, Kent On the pathway of pilgrims Old Church Road, Burham, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3XY
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Rochester Castle Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/rochester-castle
Upnor Castle Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/upnor-castle
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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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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All our Kent churches are in CCT’s South East region.
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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.
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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.
There is disabled access and parking from the north entrance.
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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I visited this church today and found it to be one of the most delightful churches I have ever seen. It's condition was truly amazing after so many centuries. I could have stayed here for hours and hours it was so good. The view from outside the church was equally superb and breathtaking so much so, I will be visiting again soon.
I'm researching my family tree and found that a number of my direct ancestors, MARTIN, came from East Peckham. I also located their graves in the church yard.
To me, it was SUCH an experience and my imagination just ran wild, as to how the MARTIN family must have worshipped at St. Michael's church. I also wondered and imagined how they must have walked up there, or maybe came in a horse drawn cart.
The church is located in an absolutely beautiful area and so quiet too.
I even located the house in East Peckham that my family owned many, many years ago, called Addelstead. Also a road called Martin's Lane, named after my family.
I REALLY enjoyed my afternoon in East Peckham, especially the old church, which fired my imagination so much. Lots of info inside the church too, about the church and the area.