Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Reculver Lane
Herne Bay, CT6 6TA
Kent - Built
- 1878
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Joseph Clarke
Sources: Historic England list entry 1318906, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q24705034, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Mary the Virgin 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.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Mary the Virgin Church
St Mary the Virgin Church stands on Reculver Lane in Hillborough, near Herne Bay, Kent. This Church of England place of worship continues to serve its parish within the Diocese of Canterbury. Protected at Grade II, it is part of a shared benefice with St Bartholomew in Herne Bay and Holy Cross in Hoath.
Joseph Clarke designed the present Gothic Revival building, which opened in 1878 after work began two years earlier. It replaced an unsound church erected there in 1813, itself the successor to a place of worship established at Reculver in 669. Flint facing, limestone details and red roof tiles define the exterior, while a stone bell housing contains a single bell. Older fabric includes a thirteenth-century doorway and masonry salvaged from the former Reculver church. Memorial stones from the seventeenth century lie inside, alongside a medieval font thought to have come from the lost All Saints Church at Shuart.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary the Virgin Church?⌄
St Mary the Virgin Church is at Reculver Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA.
What denomination is St Mary the Virgin Church?⌄
St Mary the Virgin Church in Herne Bay belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary the Virgin Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1878. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Joseph Clarke.
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