Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Church Lane
Canterbury
Kent - Built
- 1285
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1100352, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15978786, OpenStreetMap, www.stmaryschartham.co.uk
Before visiting St Mary's Church
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.
Check the church’s website →About St Mary's Church
St Mary’s Church is an Anglican church in Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, serving as a parish within the Diocese of Canterbury. It continues to hold regular services and is protected as a Grade I listed building.
The church was begun in the late 13th century, traditionally in 1285, and completed around 1305. Its 14th-century tower was added later, while George Edmund Street directed a substantial restoration from 1873 to 1875. Built from locally knapped flint with ragstone at the corners, the cruciform structure comprises a nave, chancel, transepts, crossing and tower. Notable elements include medieval scissor-braced timber roofs, finely worked chancel window tracery and stained glass retaining material from about 1294. Among its monuments are the exceptionally early brass commemorating Sir Robert de Septvans and works by Rysbrack and Thomas Scheemakers.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary's Church?⌄
St Mary's Church is at Church Lane, Canterbury, Kent.
What denomination is St Mary's Church?⌄
St Mary's Church in Canterbury belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1285. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Mary's Church?⌄
You can reach St Mary's Church through its website at www.stmaryschartham.co.uk.
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Services: Sunday 9:00 AM
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