Historic churches · South East England
St James' Church, Dover
St James' Church, Dover — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St James' Church, Dover is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
St James' Church is a ruined church in Dover, England. It was built in the 11th century and restored in the 19th century. Badly damaged in the Second World War, it is now preserved as a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
It was originally a Norman building: the Norman arch, with typical chevron patterns, can still be seen. It was a meeting place of the official courts of the Barons of the Cinque Ports; they met in an addition to the south side of the nave, built in the 14th century. The last such meeting held here took place in 1851, presided over by the Duke of Wellington who was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The church was closed in 1862, however, it was restored in 1869, and an organ was installed.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1261, 1.3179
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Established
- 1070
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16246351 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James' Church, Dover (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James' Church, Dover?
- St James' Church, Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1QF), in the parish of Dover.
- Is St James' Church, Dover a listed building?
- St James' Church, Dover is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St James' Church, Dover free to visit?
- Yes, St James' Church, Dover is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Dover?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1QF. It sits within the Dover and Deal parliamentary constituency.