Historic churches · London
Westerham
Westerham — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Westerham 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
Westerham is a church located in the London region. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the local heritage.
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Background
History
There is evidence that the area around Westerham has been settled for thousands of years: finds such as a Celtic fortification (c 2000 BC) and a Roman road are close by, along with the remains of a Roman encampment just past the ruins of a tower south of the town at the summit of Tower Woods. The tower dates back to the 18th century, and was originally constructed by the owners of Squerryes Court as a folly for their children's amusement. The manor was originally run by Godwin, Earl of Wessex and later by his son Harold Godwinson the last Saxon King of England. The first Norman lord of Westerham was Eustace II of Boulogne, and the town appears in the Domesday Book as Oistreham. By 1227…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2713, 0.0701
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Westerham
- Postcode
- TN16 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
Sources
- wikipedia: Westerham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westerham?
- Westerham is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN16 1EZ), in the parish of Westerham.
- Is Westerham free to visit?
- Yes, Westerham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westerham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN16 1EZ. It sits within the Sevenoaks parliamentary constituency.