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Listed Building record TR 15 NE 25 - St Mary's Church, Fordwich
Summary
St Mary's Church, AS, medieval and later. Saxon church with Norman and 12th century additions. Saxon work is present in the nave and tower. The chancel and the north aisle are 12th century. During the following century the chancel was extended and the west tower was built. In the 14th century the windows in the south wall of the church were inserted. Unrestored. The south porch is a timber-framed structure. Closed in 1995 and invested in the Redundant Churces Fund. In the north aisle is a large block of limestone know as the Fordwich Stone standing about 5.5 feet (1.7 m) high, carved to give the appearance of a tomb. It dates from about 1100, and is considered to be the former shrine of a saint, and possibly even formed part of the shrined# of St Augustine.
Location
Grid reference | TR 1810 5982 (point) FCE |
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Map sheet | TR15NE |
County | KENT |
District | CANTERBURY, KENT |
Civil Parish | FORDWICH, CANTERBURY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> F1 ASP 05-FEB-65 (OS Card Reference). SKE41940.
<6> Diocese of Canterbury (Tim Tatton-Brown), 1992, Church Report - St. Marys Church, Fordwich. (Unpublished document). SKE7562.
<7> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SKE41940 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 05-FEB-65.
- <6> SKE7562 Unpublished document: Diocese of Canterbury (Tim Tatton-Brown). 1992. Church Report - St. Marys Church, Fordwich..
- <7>XY SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #43386 Church, ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Investigation by RCHME/EH Architectural Survey (EKE19937)
- Non-Intrusive Event: St Mary's Church Building Survey (EKE5638)
Record last edited
Feb 4 2024 12:32PM