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St Mary Magdalene, Cowden

The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a parish church in the village of Cowden, in the district of Sevenoaks, Kent, England. It is part of the Church of England and falls within the Diocese of Chichester, the only parish church in Kent to do so. Although historically associated with Sussex, Cowden lies on the Kent–Sussex border and is officially in Kent. History Norman Origins The church has its origins in the Norman period, with the earliest parts of the building dating to the 13th century. The church is dedicated to Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus who is traditionally associated with penitence and devotion. The Church was constructed from local sandstone with a traditional nave and chancel layout, as well as a distinctive wooden shingled spire. The west tower is capped with a slender broach spire, a typical feature of medieval parish churches in this area. The interior of the church features timber beams, a carved wooden pulpit, and memorials to local families. There are a number of brass and stone monuments, some dating back to the 16th century. 17th Century The church contains a notable carved timber pulpit, dating to 1628, which includes a polygonal drum with rusticated panelling. The pulpit retains its back plate and a hexagonal sounding board with a substantial finial. 19th century The church has undergone various restorations over the centuries, most notably in the 19th century when significant Victorian restoration took place. The North aisle was built in 1838 to designs by H Whichord. The North East vestry was added in 1884 to designs by WO Milne. Modern era The church organ was installed in the early 20th century and restored in the 1990s. The spire was damaged during World War II and was subsequently repaired. There were further repairs to the church in the Twentieth Century and early Twenty First Century. The church retains many of its medieval features, including a 14th-century font and fragments of original stained glass. On 5 August 1976 St Mary's became a Grade II* listed building, recognised for its architectural and historic significance, including the quality of the timber-framed tower and the retention of medieval fabric. Churchyard The surrounding churchyard contains several ancient yew trees and a number of historic gravestones. It remains in use for burials and is maintained by the local parish. Services and Community The church holds regular Sunday services and plays an active role in the community life of Cowden. It is part of a benefice with nearby parishes and supports a range of events, including musical concerts, seasonal fairs, and village gatherings. See also List of churches in Kent Grade II* listed buildings in Kent References External links Church of St Mary Magdalene on A Church Near You Retrieved 4 May 2025 St Mary Magdalene, Cowden at Historic England Retrieved 4 May 2025 St Mary Magdalene, Cowden, Official parish website Retrieved 4 May 2025
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Edenbridge

The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul in Edenbridge, Kent, England was built in the late 11th or early 12th century. It is a Grade I listed building. Some parts of the nave date from the 11th or 12th century, however most of the building has been replaced, with particular rebuilding in the 15th and 19th centuries. The sandstone building has a Broach spire. The interior includes font, piscina and pulpit and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones. History The first church on the site was probably Anglo-Saxon. The oldest part of the current fabric is the west end of the nave which dates from the 11th or early 12th century. The aisle had been added by the 13th century when the tower and chancel chapel were added. In the 15th century, as part of extensive rebuilding which included the construction of the chancel arcade, the chapel was replaced to contain the tomb of Richard Martyn who died in 1499. A panel from the tomb was later incorporated into the east wall behind the altar. During the medieval period the church was a chapel to Westerham. A Victorian restoration around 1860 included a design for a new vestry by Charles Ainslie, with further restoration being undertaken in the 20th century. The Church of England parish of Edenbridge is part of the Tonbridge deanery, within the Diocese of Rochester. Architecture The building is of sandstone from the Tunbridge Wells Sand Formation. It has a tiled roof and consists of a nave with a south aisle and porch, a chancel with a south chapel and a vestry to the north. The 13th century west tower has a Broach spire, supported by buttresses, and a clock face with a single hour hand. The tower contains eight bells with the largest tenor bell weighing 714 kilograms (1,574 lb). The bells and frame was cast and installed by Gillett & Johnston in 1911. The interior includes a stained glass window of the crucifixion by Sir Edward Burne-Jones in the east wall. It was crafted by Morris & Co. and originally intended for Holy Trinity Church in nearby Crockham Hill but installed in Edenbridge in 1909. The church contains examples of medieval wall paintings dating from the 14th century. The font is from the 13th century, with the cover being added in the 14th or 15th, and there is a 14th-century piscina. The Jacobean pulpit was built between 1630 and 1640. In the adjoining cemetery is the grave of the architect Baillie Scott and his wife. The entrance to the churchyard has a lychgate. References
Church of St Helen, St Helen Auckland

The Church of St Helen is a Church of England parish church in St Helen Auckland, County Durham. It is a Grade I listed building. History The church dates to the late 12th century and early 13th century. The oldest surviving part of the church, the two easternmost bays of the nave, were built in 1120. A low-pitched roof was added when the roof was rebuilt in the 15th century. At the turn of the 16th century, a clerestory and battlements were built. The original door to the church remains, making it "one of the oldest doors in England". On 21 April 1952, the church was designated a grade I listed building. In 2001, a restoration of the church took place. This involved renewing the floor, replacing the fixed pews with new movable ones, limewashing the walls, and repointing masonry. It cost £170,000. Present day The Parish of St. Helen Auckland is part of the Archdeaconry of Auckland in the Diocese of Durham. The parish stands in the Traditional Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As the parish rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Beverley (currently Stephen Race), and it is affiliated with The Society. Gallery References External links Church website A Church Near You entry
St. Thomas (Salisbury)

St. Thomas ist ein denkmalgeschütztes Kirchengebäude der Church of England in Salisbury in England. Lage Es befindet sich im Ortszentrum von Salisbury am St. Thomas’s Square, westlich des Marktplatzes der Stadt und ist von historischen Gebäuden umgeben. Südlich steht das historische Fachwerkhaus Silver Street 48–52. Architektur und Geschichte Die Pfarrkirche von New Sarum wurde vermutlich um 1220 gegründet und war vermutlich zunächst aus Holz errichtet. Der Namensheilige ist Thomas von Canterbury. Es wird vermutet, dass die Kirche vor allem von den Menschen genutzt wurde, die am Bau der Kathedrale von Salisbury mitwirkten. Im 14. und 15. Jahrhundert erfolgten Erweiterungen. Die heutige Bausubstanz stammt überwiegend aus dem 15. Jahrhundert. Die Steinkirche ist zum Teil verputzt. Der um 1400 errichtete Turm steht südlich direkt angrenzend vor der Kirche. Im Turm befinden sich Glocken, die sich zuvor im Kirchturm der Kathedrale von Salisbury befanden. Im Inneren der Kirche befindet sich oberhalb des Chorbogens ein aus der Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts stammendes, das Jüngste Gericht darstellendes Gemälde. Es gehört zu den wenigen seiner Art, die im Vereinigten Königreich erhalten sind. Es wurde während der Reformation 1593 übermalt und im Jahr 1881 wieder freigelegt und restauriert. 2019 erfolgte eine erneute Restaurierung des Gemäldes. Weitere mittelalterliche Gemälde befinden sich in der Marienkapelle und zeigen Zunftsymbole. Sie dokumentieren den Charakter von St. Thomas als Stadtkirche Salisburys. Außerdem befinden sich in der Kirche fein gearbeitete Holzarbeiten. Die Innenausstattung ist überwiegend viktorianisch. Das Kirchengestühl ist aus dem 21. Jahrhundert, auch der Altar aus Eichenholz ist neu. Weblinks CHURCH OF ST THOMAS auf historicengland.org.uk (englisch) Internetseite der Kirchengemeinde (englisch) Einzelnachweise
St Botolph's Church, Lullingstone

St Botolph's Church is an Anglican church in the village of Lullingstone, in Kent, England, situated on the lawn of Lullingstone Castle. It dates from the 14th century with later modifications, and it is a Grade I listed building. Description The church was built of knapped flint about 1349; the north chapel, built of brick, was added in the 16th century, and the porch dates from the 18th century. It has a slate roof on the south side, and clay tiles on the north. It was described in 1797 by Edward Hasted: "This church, to the credit of the patrons of it, who for a long succession of time have resided in the family seat almost adjoining to it, is remarkable for the neat and decent state in which it is kept. It is paved with white and black marble, the pews are regularly wainscoted, the windows adorned with coloured glass, and the ceiling ornamented with stucco...." Sixteenth century Sir John Peché (died 1521), owner of the manor of Lullingstone, was a knight banneret, Lord Deputy of Calais and Sheriff of Kent. The rood screen, made in the early 16th century, was the gift of Sir John. His tomb, carved in great detail, is between the chancel and the north chapel: the chapel was constructed to accommodate the tomb. There is a monument on the south wall of the chancel to Sir John Peché's nephew and heir Sir Percyvall Hart (died 1581) and his wife Friedeswide. A chest tomb in the north chapel commemorates their son Sir George Hart (died 1587) and his wife Elizabeth. Eighteenth century In the 18th century, Percyvall Hart (died 1738) added an ornate plaster ceiling to the nave, the roof being heightened by thirteen courses of brick. He also donated the marble font, the porch at the entrance, and the bell turret. His monument is on the west wall of the chapel. Stained glass There is a stained glass window of the 14th century in the north of the chapel; there are 16th-century windows in the south of the nave, and in the east and south of the chancel. References
Market Cross, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Market Cross (also known as the Butter Market or Break's Folley) is an octagonal construction in the market town of Barnard Castle, County Durham, England. It was built in 1747 by Thomas Breaks and is a Grade I listed building. It has had multiple uses including a courtroom, fire station, a gaol, a dairy market, a toll booth and a town hall. The weather vane bears two holes, seemingly the result of musket shots being fired. A local legend tells of a match in 1804 between a soldier and gamekeeper to decide who was the better marksman. The soldier, named as Taylor of the Teesdale Volunteer Legion, and Cruddas, a gamekeeper from the Earl of Strathmore's estate at Streatlam, reputedly took aim at the weather vane from the doorway of the Turk's Head pub. Both men hit the mark. Gallery References External links Market Cross – Newcastle University Market Cross – BritishListedBuildings.co.uk Market Cross, Barnard Castle, County Durham (Cavan Corrigan) – ArtUK
St Mary's Church, Seaham

St Mary's Church is an ancient parish church in Seaham, County Durham, England. It dates back to the 7th or 8th century, and is claimed to be one of the twenty oldest surviving churches in England. It is still regularly used for church services. The church stands north of the modern town of Seaham, near the site of the original village. The church was enlarged and altered between the 11th and 16th centuries. The tower was added in the mid 13th century. It was designated a Grade I listed building in 1950. References
St Clere, Kent

St Clere is a Grade I listed 17th-century country house in Kemsing, Kent, England. The house is built in brick in three storeys plus basement and attic. It has a five bay front facade with a 19th-century central porch and a parapet. The high pitched hipped slated roof is surmounted by a row of linked tall brick chimneys. Extensions have been built to the side. Within the house is a chimneypiece by Sir John Soane, which was brought from the old Bank of England. History In the 13th century, the property was known as Aldham and owned by a family of the same name, later passing to the St Clere family. Aldham became Aldham St Cleres and eventually St Cleres. The St Clere family died out in the 1400s and the estate was acquired by Henry Lovell, who built a new house there. In 1625 it passed to Sir John Sedley, 2nd Baronet (of Great Chart), who built the present house. By the death of the 4th baronet in 1702 the house was somewhat neglected and was sold to William Glanville, MP (formerly William Evelyn), High Sheriff of Kent for 1757. The house passed down in the Evelyn family via William Evelyn, MP and his son-in-law Alexander, who took the surname Evelyn and was High Sheriff of Kent for 1816. He left it to a cousin Lt-Col William John Evelyn, who rarely used the house and occasionally rented it out and in 1878 it was finally sold to Sir Mark Wilks Collet, Bt., a London merchant and later a Governor of the Bank of England. Collet carried out a series of renovations to the buildings and grounds, as did his son and successor Sir Mark Edlman Collet. When the latter moved abroad in 1935 the estate passed to Montagu Norman, 1st Baron Norman, in whose family it remains. In popular culture The house was the main filming location for The Mirror Crack'd, a 1980 British mystery film directed by Guy Hamilton based on Agatha Christie's thriller and starring Angela Lansbury as Miss Marple. The estate was also used to film scenes for television series The Great, and the British action series Gangs of London. References External links
St Mary's Church, Sundridge

St Mary's Church is an Anglican church in Sundridge, Kent, England, and in the Diocese of Rochester. It is Grade I listed. The building, originally of the 12th century, was enlarged in the 13th and 15th centuries, and restored in the 19th century. History and description Sundridge was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086: the land was held by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and there was a church. It was probably built of timber, being replaced by a two-cell church in the 12th century. It was enlarged in the 13th century, perhaps because of its location near Pilgrim's Way. North and south aisles were added, and chapels north and south of the chancel, and probably also the tower. The aisles were heightened in the 15th century, resulting in tall, narrow aisles, with the earlier clerestory windows above the arcades becoming internal features. The chancel chapels were also heightened, and the chancel arch was rebuilt. The aisles and chapels each have separate pitched roofs. The tower was modified with the addition of buttresses, the stair turret, west door and west window. It has a shingled spire. The chancel was remodelled about 1808 by J. Carter, the work funded by Lord Frederick Campbell. There was restoration by G. E. Street in 1848–1849. After a fire in 1882, the chancel was repaired and its roof was rebuilt. There was further restoration to the church in the early 20th century by W. D. Caröe. Interior There is a brass chandelier dated 1726, given by Edward Tenison, at one time Rector of Sundridge. The timber pulpit and choir stalls are of the late 19th century. The carved reredos, of Caen stone, dates from 1877. There is stained glass of the late 19th and early 20th century, including in the south aisle a depiction of the Annunciation by Charles Eamer Kempe. There is a brass of Roger Isley (died 1429), lord of the manor of Sundridge, and a brass of Thomas Isley (died 1518), lord of the manor, and his wife with their ten sons and three daughters. There are marble busts of Elizabeth Campbell, Duchess of Argyll and Lady Caroline Conway, by Anne Damer, daughter of Caroline. Anne Damer was buried at the church. References
St Leonard's Church, Hythe

St Leonard's Church is a Church of England parish church in Hythe, Kent. It was originally built in the late 11th century and is a Grade I listed building. Building The large 11th-century church is up the hill; the tower at its western end was destroyed by an earth tremor in 1739 and restored in 1750. On pillars on the south side of the nave is mediaeval graffiti depicting ships. The vestry door, on the north side of the nave is an early Norman doorway. It has been suggested that this, which in late mediaeval times was apparently on the outer wall of the church, was once an internal wall, with the earlier Norman church a stage higher up the hill. This would make the existing chapel of St Edmund (or north transept) the original chancel, with the original nave being on the other side of the north wall. Evidence of earlier masonry is visible on the north wall. Going round into the north transept, it is clear that Roman masonry was re-used in the building of the arch, which is narrow and late-Saxon in style. At the time of Hasted's 'History of Kent' this doorway was blocked up and not visible on the inside. A new vestry was added in 1959. History St Leonard's Church was originally completed in the late 11th Century. Burials and memorials Lionel Lukin, credited with inventing the self-righting lifeboat, is buried in the parish churchyard. Ossuary St Leonard's Church is one of only two churches in England to contain a surviving ossuary, the other being Holy Trinity church in Rothwell, Northamptonshire. It has "the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones in Britain". The chancel, from 1220, covers a processional ossuary (a bone store, more commonly found on the continent) lined with 2,000 skulls and 8,000 thigh bones. They date from the mediaeval period, probably having been stored after removal, to make way for new graves. This was common in England, but bones were usually dispersed, and this is thus a rare collection. Several of the skulls show marks of trepanning. The ossuary is estimated to contain the remains of around 2000–4000 individuals. Gallery See also Grade I listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe References
Wilbury House

Wilbury House est une maison de campagne néo-palladienne dans la paroisse de Newton Tony, Wiltshire dans le sud-ouest de l'Angleterre, à environ 14 kilomètres (8,699196688 milles) au nord-est de Salisbury. C'est un bâtiment classé Grade I, et le parc et le jardin environnants sont classés Grade II. Histoire Elle est construite vers 1710 par et pour William Benson, un écuyer de campagne, dans le style d'Inigo Jones . La façade sud est basée sur l'abbaye d'Amesbury de John Webb en 1661 où Benson a été locataire . La conception originale de la maison est présentée dans Vitruvius Britannicus en 1715. Vers 1740-1750, le portique est modifié et un étage supérieur est ajouté . Des baies semi-octogonales à un étage sont ajoutées aux deux extrémités du bâtiment vers 1760. Fulke Greville (1717–1806) est ensuite propriétaire et la maison est revendue après le décès de la propriétaire, Lady St Just, en 1996. Elle est soigneusement restaurée pour la famille Guinness en 2006 . Pevsner décrit la conception originale de Benson comme "la première maison, non pas néo-palladienne, mais néo-Inigo-Jones en Angleterre". et Historic England déclare que la maison a "un intérieur d'époque exceptionnel du début du XVIIIe siècle". La maison est le lieu de tournage de Pendersleigh, la maison de campagne où Maurice rend visite à son ami Clive, dans le film Maurice de 1987 . Lady Maria St. Just, actrice et fiduciaire de la succession de Tennessee Williams, est une amie de Merchant and Ivory. En 1979, ils ont été invités le week-end à Wilbury Park, ce qui fait une impression sur James Ivory, et il choisit cet endroit pour le film. Bibliographie Hussey, Christophe. Maisons de campagne anglaise : début de l'époque géorgienne, 1715-1760 . 1955. p. 16–17. Country Life Limited, Londres. Kidd, Charles; Williamson, David (éditeurs). Peerage et baronetage de Debrett . 1990. p. P1081. Debrett's Peerage Limited, Londres. (ISBN 0312046405) Manuel de Kelly pour les classes titrées, débarquées et officielles, 95e édition annuelle . 1969. p. 1733. Kelly's Directories Ltd, Londres. Bulletin de la société irlandaise géorgienne . Été 2004, p. 6. Société géorgienne irlandaise, Dublin. Colvin, Dictionnaire biographique Howard des architectes britanniques, 1600-1840 . 1995. p. 122. Presse universitaire de Yale, New Haven (ISBN 0300072074) Pym, Jean. Paysage anglais de Merchant Ivory: chambres, vues et attitudes anglo-saxonnes . 1995. p. 60. New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc (ISBN 0810942755) Références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Wilbury House » (voir la liste des auteurs). Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : National Heritage List for England Portail de l’Angleterre Portail des monuments classés au Royaume-Uni
Wilbury House

Wilbury House è un edificio storico che si trova a Newton Tony, centro poco lontano da Salisbury nella contea del Wiltshire, Sud Ovest dell'Inghilterra, Regno Unito. La struttura, che risale all'inizio del XVIII secolo, viene considerata un monumento classificato di primo grado per il suo particolare interesse storico e architettonico. Storia L'edificio in stile neo palladiano che ci è pervenuto risale al 1710 ed ha caratteristiche che lo collegano all'opera dei Lanes of Tisbury. Dopo anni di abbandono sono iniziati importanti lavori di restauro nel XXI secolo. La casa venne descritta nel Vitruvius Britanicus di Colen Campbell e probabilmente la sua costruzione è legata allo stesso Colen Campbell che fu assistente di William Benson sino al 1725, quando i lavori furono ultimati. Probabilmente per la sua costruzione fu scelto il sito di una precedente casa costruita da Nathaniel Fiennes per Celia Fiennes. Alcune modifiche importanti vennero apportate attorno al 1770. Descrizione Wilbury House si trova a Newton Tony, centro a nord est di Salisbury nella contea del Wiltshire, Sud Ovest dell'Inghilterra, Regno Unito. Il palazzo non è di grandi dimensioni e si fonda un su basamento in pietra rustica e conci rispettando il modello di alcune ville palladiane italiane. La pianta è rettangolare, il tetto in ardesia. L'interno è classicheggiante con sala assiale e grande salone ad angolo retto contenente l'ingresso nord, e fiancheggiata da scale. Le camere da letto e le stanze di ritiro sono poste lateralmente. Il progetto originale pubblicato in Vitruvius Britannicus fu probabilmente modificato durante la costruzione che divenne a due piani oltre il seminterrato, con sette campate di finestre. Le tre finestre centrali hanno un ampio portico tetrastilo corinzio con scalinata che ricorda villa Foscari detta La Malcontenta. Il fregio sulla facciata è a tutta lunghezza e scanalato. All'interno è interessante il soffitto con elemento ovale centrale e bordo nel salone. La struttura nel suo parco conserva due grotte del XVIII secolo. Una grotta di selce antica è situata all'interno di un tumulo circondato da boschi naturali. Il tempio ottagonale si trova sopra una grotta di selce più piccola. Monumento classificato Wilbury House dal 10 gennaio 1953 viene giudicata una struttura di particolare interesse storico e architettonico in Inghilterra o Galles, classificata come monumento di primo grado, e dal 31 agosto 1987 anche il parco attorno è giudicato bene classificaco come monumento di secondo grado. Note Voci correlate Salisbury Wiltshire North Wiltshire Sud Ovest (Inghilterra) Historic England Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file sulla Wilbury House Collegamenti esterni (EN) WILBURY HOUSE LIMITED, su service.gov.uk. URL consultato il 12 ottobre 2024. (EN) Wilbury Park (Wilbury House) (Newton Toney Manor), su thedicamillo.com. URL consultato il 12 ottobre 2024.