Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Maidstone Road
Nettlestead, ME18 5HA
Kent - Built
- 1201
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1060645, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594391, OpenStreetMap, www.nettlesteadchurch.co.uk
Before visiting St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead
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 the Virgin Church, Nettlestead
St Mary the Virgin Church is an active parish church on Maidstone Road in Nettlestead, Kent. It belongs to the Church of England and is protected as a Grade I listed building. Roman Catholic worshippers also use the building, with Mass taking place before the Anglican Sunday service.
Work on the church began during the 13th century, and its western square tower is the sole surviving element from that period. Built from locally quarried ragstone, it has narrow lancet openings and a shingled pyramidal roof. The nave dates from around 1438, the chancel from about 1460, and the south porch from roughly 1496. Notable features include medieval stained glass funded by the Pympe family of nearby Nettlestead Place, a 15th-century screen transferred from Teston, and wall memorials to Elizabeth Scott and Katharine Scott. The lychgate commemorates those lost in the two World Wars.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead?⌄
St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead is at Maidstone Road, Nettlestead, Kent, ME18 5HA.
What denomination is St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead?⌄
St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead in Nettlestead belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead building?⌄
The building dates from 1201. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead?⌄
You can reach St Mary the Virgin Church, Nettlestead by email at smtvn@hotmail.com and through its website at www.nettlesteadchurch.co.uk.
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