Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Church Street
Folkestone, CT20 1SW
Kent - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1068556, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17546000, OpenStreetMap, stmaryandsteanswythe.org
Before visiting The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe
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Check the church’s website →About The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe
The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe stands on Church Street in Folkestone, Kent, close to the Channel coast. It serves as an Anglican parish church within the Church of England and has Grade II* protection for its architectural and historic importance.
Its origins lie in a priory founded in 1138 under the joint patronage of Mary and Eanswythe. Following a blaze in 1216, the building underwent repairs in 1220 and further enlargement sixteen years later. Medieval fabric remains, including the chancel’s 13th-century arcades, 15th-century side chapels and arches supporting the distinctive tower at the centre. Extensive Victorian reconstruction included work on the nave and northern aisle during the 1850s, followed by a new western window and entrance porch in 1872. C. E. Kempe provided glass for the sanctuary and Lady Chapel. William Hill & Sons installed the organ in 1894; Hill, Norman & Beard expanded it in 1930.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe?⌄
The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe is at Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SW.
What denomination is The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe?⌄
The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe in Folkestone belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
How do I contact The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe?⌄
You can reach The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe through its website at stmaryandsteanswythe.org.
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