Key facts
- Address
- Strand Street
Sandwich, CT13 9EU
Kent - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
- Architect
- Joseph Clarke
Sources: Historic England list entry 1069541, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q2324027, OpenStreetMap, www.stmarysartscentre.org.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 occupies Strand Street in the northern part of Sandwich, Kent. Formerly serving an Anglican parish, it is now redundant but retains its consecrated status and sometimes holds worship. Listed at Grade I, the building is maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. It is also used for weddings and cultural events under the name St Mary’s Arts Centre.
A religious house founded by Domneva between 664 and 673 first occupied the site. Danish raids destroyed it, after which Emma, the wife of King Canute, had it reconstructed. Another rebuilding followed the Norman Conquest, and the current church dates from about 1150. Its tower collapsed in 1667, taking the nave arcades with it, while Joseph Clarke oversaw substantial restoration from 1869 to 1874. Flint and stone form most of the fabric, with tiles covering the roofs. Features include a timber-framed arcade, a porch topped by a small wooden belfry, a font from 1662, medieval tiles, memorials and later stained glass.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary's Church?⌄
St Mary's Church is at Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9EU.
How old is the St Mary's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building. The architect was Joseph Clarke.
How do I contact St Mary's Church?⌄
You can reach St Mary's Church by email at smatthews@thecct.org.uk and through its website at www.stmarysartscentre.org.uk.
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