Listed Building: ALL SAINTS CHURCH (1068932)
Grade | I |
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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
External Links (0)
Sources (1)
- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
Location
Grid reference | TR 0427 2095 (point) |
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Map sheet | TR02SW |
County | KENT |
District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Feb 6 2024 9:24AM