Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Harty Ferry Road
Harty, ME12 4BQ
Kent - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1258076, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17546403, OpenStreetMap, www.stthomasharty.org
Before visiting St Thomas the Apostle, Harty
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 Thomas the Apostle, Harty
St Thomas the Apostle, Harty is a Church of England parish church on Harty Ferry Road, Harty, on Kent’s Isle of Sheppey. It belongs to the Diocese of Canterbury and the Sittingbourne deanery and is protected as a Grade II* listed building.
Its origins are uncertain, although the listed fabric is assigned to the late eleventh or early twelfth century. Evidence of earlier Saxon masonry has been discovered, while tufa around a north-wall window suggests work no later than the eleventh century. A north aisle was added after 1200, followed by enlargement of the chancel and construction of the north porch. Fourteenth-century additions included the vestry, Lady Chapel, buttresses and probably the surviving rood screen. An oak chest from that century bears a carved jousting scene. Victorian work replaced the nave roof, and the west end was repaired after wartime bomb damage. The church has one bell and is lit by paraffin lamps, having neither electricity nor piped water.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Thomas the Apostle, Harty?⌄
St Thomas the Apostle, Harty is at Harty Ferry Road, Harty, Kent, ME12 4BQ.
What denomination is St Thomas the Apostle, Harty?⌄
St Thomas the Apostle, Harty in Harty belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Thomas the Apostle, Harty building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
How do I contact St Thomas the Apostle, Harty?⌄
You can reach St Thomas the Apostle, Harty by phone on +44 1795 333900 and through its website at www.stthomasharty.org.
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