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St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne

Kent

Overview

Address

Manor House Lane, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7EX
Where to find this church

Opening times

The church is open daily from 10am to 4pm. For further information please contact the Local Community Officer Nick Watts via email.

Email address

nwatts@thecct.org.uk

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About this church

A church with a view to France

This lovely church is remote from the road and squats snugly on bleak downland above Folkestone. It has views across the channel, looking towards France. A single Norman window, with a little delicate wallpainting in the reveal, indicates its early origins; but most notable is a fourteenth-century three-arched stone rood-screen with, uniquely in England, an arched opening above for the rood itself. There are also ancient roof timbers, a small brass and a thirteenth-century piscina.

Capel-le-Ferne Guide

To donate by text, please text 'CAF' to 70970 to donate £5 and to 70191 to donate £10. Thank you.

Access information

Low step down into church.

Facilities & hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings only a small number have heating, running water and toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.

  • Church available for hire

Directions

2 miles north east of Folkstone. In Capel-le-Ferne follow Historic Church signs off B2011 along Capel Street and Manor House Lane.

Transport

Nearest railway station: Folkestone Central (3.25 miles).

History & further information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church

Kent County Guide 2012

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Kent. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

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