Listed Building: ALL SAINTS CHURCH (1068932)
| Grade | I | 
|---|---|
| Authority | |
| Volume/Map/Item | 845, 1, 1 | 
| Date assigned | 28 November 1950 | 
| Date last amended | 
Description
                            TR 0420   LYDD   
845/1/1      All Saints Church
28.11.1950      I
The Parish Church of Lydd, called the Cathedral of the Marsh.  There are
the remains of a Saxon Basilica in the north west corner.  The Chancel
and the 3 easternmost bays of the nave are early English and the 3 wester-
most bays and tower are C15.  The exterior is built of ragstone rubble
with a tiled roof. The tower is crenellated and has 4 crockets.  Lierne
vaulting inside.  Nave and aisles.  Fine C15 king-post roof supported
by carvel corbels.  2 piscinas and a sedilia. Restored chancel roof.
C16 memorial to Thomas Godfrey and an effigy of Sir Walter de Meryl, Lord
of the Manor of Jacques Court.  Brasses.  Mid C18 font.
Listing NGR: TR0427120954
                        
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Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0427 2095 (point) | 
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02SW | 
| County | KENT | 
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT | 
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT | 
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Record last edited
Feb 6 2024 9:24AM