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St Mary's Church (remains of) is a scheduled monument located in Kent, England, protected by Historic England under reference 1004208. The site occupies 0.24 hectares and stands on bedrock of the Lower Greensand Group, a geological formation of sandstone and mudstone dating to the Albian period. This underlying geology has shaped the landscape throughout the church's history and existence at this location near grid reference TQ 93459 46682.
The surviving remains represent a structure typical of medieval parish churches in the region, though the exact original construction date and phases of development would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The Lower Greensand bedrock beneath the site would have influenced the foundation conditions and the availability of building materials for construction and repair.
As a scheduled monument, the site is formally recognised for its archaeological and historical importance. The protection extends across the entire scheduled area, preserving the structural remains and any artefacts or deposits that remain within the ground. The designation reflects the significance of this church as evidence of medieval religious life and settlement patterns in Kent.
St Mary's Church (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004208. View the official record →
St Mary's Church (remains of) is a scheduled monument located in Kent, England, protected by Historic England under reference 1004208.
St Mary's Church (remains of) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004208.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Silver Wood, Pivington (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church (2.4 km), The archbishop's palace (3.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of St Mary's Church (remains of)'s history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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St Mary's Church (remains of) stands on Lower Greensand Group, bedrock that formed in the Albian. The rock here is sandstone and mudstone.