Listed Building record TQ 76 SW 14 - St Mary the Virgin, Burham

Summary

C12 church with C13 to C16 additions. Roman tiles incorporated in fabric. Grade I listed building. Main construction periods 1100 to 1956. Early 12th century church which comprised an aisless nave and chancel. A north aisle was added in the late 12th century or early 13th century. Further extensions took place in the 14th century; the west tower was added in the late 14th or early 15th century. The church was then reduced to its present size in the 16th century. The church was restored and reconsecrated in 1956. additions. It is constructed of ragstone rubble with a plain tile roof.

Location

Grid reference TQ 7165 6200 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ76SW
County KENT
District TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT
Civil Parish BURHAM, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> OS 6" 1939 (OS Card Reference). SKE48359.

<2> JBAA Vol 34 NS 1928 p.205-22 plan and illusts (A R Martin) (OS Card Reference). SKE45013.

<3> Rochester Naturalist Vol 4 1908 p.43 (OS Card Reference). SKE49313.

<4> In Kentish Pilgrim Land 1925 p.158 illust (W C Finch) (OS Card Reference). SKE44210.

<5> Information Rev H F H Hamilton Vicar of Burham (OS Card Reference). SKE44477.

<6> F1 CFW 30-JUN-59 (OS Card Reference). SKE42836.

<7> DOE (HHR) Dist of Tonbridge and Malling Kent 1987 42 (OS Card Reference). SKE40405.

<8> The Buildings of England West Kent and the Weald 1980 195-6 (J Newman) (OS Card Reference). SKE50226.

<9> Field report for monument TQ 76 SW 14 - June, 1959 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4173.

<10> CgMs Consulting, 2002, Assessment of Historic Buildings, Peters Pit, Burham, Wouldham and Snodland. (Unpublished document). SKE13722.

<11> Canterbury Archaeological Trust, 1996, The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burham. Archaeological Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SKE15659.

<12> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (12)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1939.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: JBAA Vol 34 NS 1928 p.205-22 plan and illusts (A R Martin).
  • <3> OS Card Reference: Rochester Naturalist Vol 4 1908 p.43.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: In Kentish Pilgrim Land 1925 p.158 illust (W C Finch).
  • <5> OS Card Reference: Information Rev H F H Hamilton Vicar of Burham.
  • <6> OS Card Reference: F1 CFW 30-JUN-59.
  • <7> OS Card Reference: DOE (HHR) Dist of Tonbridge and Malling Kent 1987 42.
  • <8> OS Card Reference: The Buildings of England West Kent and the Weald 1980 195-6 (J Newman).
  • <9> Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 76 SW 14 - June, 1959.
  • <10> Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2002. Assessment of Historic Buildings, Peters Pit, Burham, Wouldham and Snodland..
  • <11> Unpublished document: Canterbury Archaeological Trust. 1996. The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burham. Archaeological Watching Brief.
  • <12>XY Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #24223 Church, ]

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Related Events/Activities (2)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Historic building survey at Peter's Pit, Wouldham and Snodland (EKE9982)
  • Intrusive Event: The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burham. Archaeological Watching Brief (EKE10023)

Record last edited

Aug 3 2021 12:52PM