St Peter's and St Paul's Church, Headcorn

This medieval church features a three-stage west tower with buttresses, cinquefoil windows, and battlemented parapet, constructed primarily from local Bethersden marble with plain tile roofing.

The church dates back to at least 1201 with construction beginning in the 13th century, subsequently expanded during the 14th and 15th centuries through community investment and architectural development.

The building serves as an active parish church within the Diocese of Canterbury, hosting regular worship services, community events, and maintaining its role as a focal point for local religious life.

Visitors can access the church for worship services, historical tours, and community events, with its Grade I listed status ensuring ongoing preservation and maintenance through conservation efforts.

The nave features a remarkable arcade of five pointed arches supported by octagonal columns crafted from Bethersden marble, topped by a collar-rafter roof with seven moulded trusses from the late 14th century.

Location: Headcorn

Inception: 13 century

Website: http://headcornandthesuttons.deaneryintheweald.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.16774,0.61876

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:57