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All Saints Church, West Stourmouth is a Grade I listed church in Kent. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About All Saints Church, West Stourmouth
All Saints Church at West Stourmouth has Saxon origins dating to the 11th century, making it one of the older church sites in this corner of Kent.
It stands by the Little Stour, built of flint, ragstone and brick, with a small spire and bell tower visible above the trees before the church itself comes into view.
Inside are box pews, a seventeenth-century pulpit and an organ that still shows its original pumping lever.
The Churches Conservation Trust cares for the building, which is no longer used for regular worship but remains open to visitors.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of All Saints Church, West Stourmouth
The church's Saxon origins place its earliest fabric in the 11th century, though the building was altered repeatedly across the following centuries, leaving traces of work from most periods in between. It was declared redundant and passed into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, which took on responsibility for its conservation and upkeep. It is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England.
Architecture of All Saints Church, West Stourmouth
The church combines flint, ragstone and brick, with a small spire and bell tower marking the approach through the surrounding trees. Inside, the box pews include some fine carved examples, alongside a seventeenth-century pulpit and an organ that retains its original hand-pumping lever.
Plan your visit to All Saints Church, West Stourmouth
Nearest station: Minster Rail Station (3.5 miles)
Open daily 10am to 4pm; check official website for seasonal variations.
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View St Augustine's Cross on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of All Saints Church, West Stourmouth there are 2 historic properties, including 1 archaeological site and 1 historic house, across English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, West Stourmouth there are 11 historic properties, including 6 churchs and 3 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, West Stourmouth there are 30 historic properties, including 11 churchs, 8 historic houses and 3 castles, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
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A church with 11th-century Saxon origins by the Little Stour, still fitted with box pews and a hand-pumped organ.
- Type
- church
- Location
- Kent, England
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