St Mary's Parish Church, Ashford

St Mary's Parish Church sits at the center of Ashford and displays stone walls, large windows, and architectural elements from the late 13th century. The building includes expansions and alterations from later periods that shaped how the church looks across the centuries.

The site appears in records dating back to 1086 in the Domesday Book, while the current structure was built around 1250. Since then, several construction changes adapted the church to match the tastes of different eras.

This Grade I listed building shows craftsmanship from multiple centuries of English tradition and embodies how religious architecture evolved in Kent. Visitors can see today how different construction styles layer together and how the church served as a spiritual center for Ashford.

The church is located on Tufton Street in central Ashford and is easy to reach. Visitors can explore the architecture, with regular worship services held and entry for viewing welcomed.

Comfort Starr, a founding member of Harvard College, served as a warden here in the early 17th century. This connection shows how local church communities were linked to significant historical figures.