St Mary's Church, Goudhurst, Medieval church in Goudhurst, England
The sandstone church features a prominent west tower, five-bay arcades in the nave, and side chapels adorned with 14th-century paneling points.
The church, first mentioned in 1119, served as a major surveying point during the Anglo-French Survey of 1784, connecting Paris Observatory to Greenwich.
The interior contains multiple family monuments, including painted wooden effigies of Sir Alexander Culpeper and intricate memorial designs dating from the 17th century.
The church tower opens to visitors during weekend afternoons from Easter through September, providing access to views across the High Weald landscape.
The site witnessed the Battle of Goudhurst in 1747, where local militia confronted the Hawkhurst Gang, resulting in the deaths of three smugglers.
Location: Goudhurst
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 51.11370,0.46155
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:48
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