St Martin's Church, Acrise, near Folkestone, Kent CT18 8JZ

Details

Accessibility

"We have step-free access, with a slight incline, to the church from the car park, although the path is uneven in places.  We have a hearing-loop. There are no toilet or kitchen facilities, nor handrails.

Access to the carpark, which has a hard surface, is via an unmade track which has a narrow gateway."

Brief description

"St Martin’s is an ancient church building set within the boundary of Acrise Place. Dating back nearly a thousand years, St Martin’s continues to retain the simplicity and atmosphere of its original early Norman construction. Comprised of a nave and chancel, topped by massive wooden tie beams and king posts, it lies quietly hidden from the road and is approached through an avenue of trees.

Acrise owes its name to the abundance of oaks that grew on the high ground in the area namely ‘oak rise’ in medieval English. There are still many old oak trees to be found within the parish, which even today has only a small population of around two hundred people. Listed in the Domesday Book (1086) as being held by Ansketel of Rots from Bishop Odo of Bayeaux, it comprised one manor, woodland and a church.

St Martin’s was probably built by Ansketel shortly after the Domesday entry and replaced an earlier Saxon church. Whilst much of the work is now hidden by later 14th century alterations, parts of original windows and priest’s door remain testimony to the early Norman origin. (Adapted from the ‘Friends of St Martin’s)"

+ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Martin%27s_Church,_Acrise

Address

St Martin Church, Acrise, near Folkestone, Kent CT18 8JZ

Email

2026: Church Wardens:

Simon Smith: adale-ssmith@outlook.com

07999 515551

Phone

Website

https://elhamvalleygroupofchurches.co.uk/acrise

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11948/

Directions

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Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

"We have a hearing-loop. There are no toilet or kitchen facilities, nor handrails."