The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, Anglican parish church in Folkestone, England.
The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe features a central tower and architectural elements dating from both 13th and 19th centuries.
The church site originated as a nunnery led by Anglo-Saxon Princess Eanswythe, granddaughter of King Æthelberht, before Viking raids destroyed it in 867 AD.
The church maintains regular communion services and hosts community events, connecting local residents through religious and social gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can access the church from Wednesday to Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00, with Sunday services held at 10:30 in the morning.
During renovation work in 1885, workers discovered a 12th-century reliquary containing the remains of St Eanswythe within the church walls.
Location: Folkestone
Website: http://stmaryandsteanswythe.org
GPS coordinates: 51.07880,1.18169
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:19
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