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)

  • Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Map

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