St Bartholomew's Church, Goodnestone

St Bartholomew's Church is a Norman building in Goodnestone with a simple floor plan made of flint stone and topped with a tiled roof. The structure consists of a nave, north porch, and chancel that are typical of early medieval English village churches.

The building was constructed around 1150 and shows the architectural styles of the Norman period. Changes were made in the 14th and 15th centuries, and the porch was rebuilt in 1837 following earthquake damage.

The church serves as a gathering place for the local community's religious observances and worship. Its preserved medieval features reveal how people practiced their faith and marked important spiritual moments here over centuries.

The church is located near Faversham and remains open daily for visitors. The building stands at ground level and is easy to enter, making the interior spaces accessible to most people.

The church features stained glass windows by Thomas Willement, a noted Victorian glass artist. The churchyard also contains an early 19th-century tomb with elaborate carved details.

Location: Graveney with Goodnestone

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Norman architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Bartholomews-Church-Goodnestone-Kent

GPS coordinates: 51.31660,0.93220

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01