Historic churches · London
Cuxton
Cuxton — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Cuxton is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Cuxton is a church located in the London region. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the area's heritage. The church serves as a place of worship and community gathering.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence suggest the first human occupation was around 200,000 years ago. A hoard of 196 handaxes from the Acheulian era was excavated in 1962. This is now displayed in the British Museum. The name is believed to have developed from "Cucula's stone". The remains of a Roman villa were found under the church yard. The Saxons occupied the town and it became known as Cuckelstane. The church and parish was given by Æthelwulf, King of the West Saxons to the Cathedral church of St. Andrew, Rochester. The church contains much Norman architecture, and is unusual as it lies on a southeast–northwest axis. This gave rise to the rhyme, He that would see a church miswent / Let him go to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3750, 0.4500
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Cuxton
- Postcode
- ME2 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Cuxton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cuxton?
- Cuxton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME2 1EZ), in the parish of Cuxton.
- Is Cuxton free to visit?
- Yes, Cuxton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cuxton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME2 1EZ. It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency.