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Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

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Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul — Grade I listed church in Ash, Sevenoaks District, Kent, England, UK.

Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, historic churches in Kent

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Longfield · 4.3 km
  • Free entry

About

Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Ash, Sevenoaks District, Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3575°, 0.2992°.

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Heritage listing

Details ASH-CUM-RIDLEY CHURCH LANE 1. 5280 New Ash Green Ash Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul TQ 66 SW 7/5 1.6.67 GV 2. C13, C14 and C15 restored by Sir T G Jackson in 1901-3. Built of flint with ragstone and sandstone dressings. Chancel and west tower are C13. The top part of the tower and the turret are of red brick. Three bay nave and aisles. C14 but restored in 1472 when the south aisle was probably widened. North aisle has good Decorated east window of ogee forms and spherical triangles. South porch possibly of 1472 with stoup. Internally there is a good crown post roof over the nave supported on trefoliated brackets. Early Perpendicular chancel arch, a Perpendicular font, Brass of a priest half length, a hanging monument to Dr Maxfield c1605 and 2 tablets to Thomas and Sophia Lambard of 1813 by John Bacon Junior, Piscina in South Aisle. Listing NGR: TQ6021464541 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 411263 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is located in London and dates back to 1250. This Grade I listed building exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture and is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Coordinates
51.3575, 0.2992
County
Kent
District
Sevenoaks
Parish
Ash-cum-Ridley
Postcode
TN15 7HD
Parliamentary constituency
Tonbridge
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Longfield4.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN15 7HD), in the parish of Ash-cum-Ridley.
When was Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a listed building?
Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a protected site?
Yes — Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul free to visit?
Yes, Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is free to enter.
How do I get to Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
The nearest railway station is Longfield, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN15 7HD.