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St Mary's Church, West Hythe is a parish church located in Kent with origins in the medieval period. The building exhibits architectural features characteristic of ecclesiastical structures from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, with later medieval and post-medieval modifications reflecting its continuous use and adaptation over subsequent centuries. The church stands as evidence of medieval settlement and religious organisation in the Romney Marsh region, serving as a focal point for the local community throughout its history. Its architectural fabric and surviving elements contribute to understanding the development of Kent's rural ecclesiastical landscape.
St Mary's Church, West Hythe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005498. View the official record →
St Mary's Church, West Hythe is a parish church located in Kent with origins in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005498.
St Mary's Church, West Hythe 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 1005498.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Dam to West Hythe Bridge (0.5 km), Early medieval flood defence at Botolph's Bridge, West Hythe (0.9 km), Saxon Shore fort now called Stutfall Castle, 468m south-west of St Stephen's Church (1.1 km).
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