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St Peter’s Church, Sandwich, Kent

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Accessibility

"St Peter's Church is located in town centre. Wheelchair access is possible into the church, although there are steps up to different areas within."

Brief description

"Much of today's building dates from 800 years ago, though it has been altered many times. The handsome tower with its distinctive onion dome top is a 17th-century addition - built by Flemish protestant refugees, in the style of their homeland churches.

There was once a Norman church on the site and traces of masonry from this building can still be seen at the west end. The present church dates from the late 13th-/early 14th-centuries, when Sandwich was at the height of its prosperity.

The atmospheric crypt - open by arrangement - was once a charnel house where bones from the graveyard were stored to make room for new graves.

Inside, the church is spacious and airy with few furnishings allowing you to easily appreciate the impressive size and proportions of the lofty interior. The Medieval roofs, handsome decorated windows, and the magnificently carved tomb recesses and effigies to local benefactors reflect the wealth and importance of the town and its people."

Address

Market Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DA

Email

Phone

Website

http://www.stpeterschurchsandwich.org.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Peter%27s_Church,_Sandwich

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-peters-church-sandwich.html

http://www.open-sandwich.co.uk/places_to_visit/churches/stpeters.htm

Directions

"From parking behind the Guildhall in Sandwich town centre, follow 'Historic Church' signs on New Street, along No Name Street and into Market Street."

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

2021: "Opening hours are Monday to Sunday 10 - 4 pm. Tower Tours. Tickets are on sale in the church."

Transport

"Nearest railway station: Sandwich (0.3 mile).

Bus route number 13, 13a, 14, 14a."

Amenities

In Sandwich town centre

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