All Saints Church, West Stourmouth

All Saints Church in West Stourmouth is a medieval church built with flint walls and stone accents, topped with a shingled spire. The structure features brick buttresses that support the walls and give it solid, sturdy proportions.

Building of this church started around 1050 as a major religious structure for the area. An earthquake in 1382 damaged it severely, leading to major repairs and modifications that you can still see today.

Inside, you can see an octagonal pulpit from the 17th century and box pews that show how worship and seating arrangements changed over time. These furnishings reveal how communities gathered and worshipped across different centuries in this same space.

This church sits a few miles north of Wingham village and you can reach it by the B2046 road. Parking is available near the building, making it accessible for visitors who want to stop and explore.

The chancel holds a brass memorial dating to 1472 and preserves fragments of 15th-century stained glass in its windows. These rare medieval glass pieces tell a story of craftsmanship and survival across the centuries.

Location: Stourmouth

Inception: 11 century

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/all-saints-west-stourmouth/?region=Kent&offset=1

GPS coordinates: 51.32030,1.23650

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45