Historic churches · South East England
Staplehurst
Staplehurst — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Staplehurst is a church in england-south-east, 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
Staplehurst is a church located in South-East England. It serves as a notable example of local ecclesiastical architecture, reflecting the area's historical and cultural significance.
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Background
History
The first written mention of Staplehurst was in 1242 in a Tax list, whilst All Saints' Church is believed to date back to the 12th century. The village was initially a series of hamlets and farmsteads set around local manors including Loddenden Manor, which still stands as a private residence in the heart of the village and dates back to the 16th century. With time these hamlets joined up to form the village. In the early 19th century, Staplehurst was often visited by invalids seeking recuperation, especially those from Romney Marsh and East Kent, apparently attracted by the purity of the air. The Staplehurst rail crash, in 1865, is a significant event in the history of the village. Charles…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1640, 0.5530
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Staplehurst
- Postcode
- TN12 0JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Staplehurst (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staplehurst?
- Staplehurst is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN12 0JU), in the parish of Staplehurst.
- Is Staplehurst free to visit?
- Yes, Staplehurst is free to enter.
- How do I get to Staplehurst?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN12 0JU. It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency.