Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Ashford
Kent - Built
- 1250
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1071114, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17529263
Before visiting St Mary's Parish Church, Ashford
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Mary's Parish Church, Ashford
St Mary’s Parish Church, Ashford is a Church of England parish church in Ashford, Kent. Also dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, it remains the town’s parish church and is protected as a Grade I listed building, recognising its special historic and architectural importance. Its long-established role is reflected in the documented presence of Christian worship on this site across many centuries.
The present church originated in the later thirteenth century, with the directory date of 1250 placing its foundation within that period. An earlier church had already occupied the site by 1086, when it was recorded in the Domesday survey. In the early seventeenth century, Comfort Starr, who came from Cranbrook and later helped establish Harvard College, served here as a churchwarden.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary's Parish Church, Ashford?⌄
St Mary's Parish Church, Ashford in Ashford belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Parish Church, Ashford building?⌄
The building dates from 1250. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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