St James' Church, Dover
St James' Church, Dover, Medieval church ruin in Dover, England
The stone remains of St James' Church display Norman architecture with rounded arches and characteristic chevron patterns throughout its weathered structure.
Built around 1070 and listed in the Domesday Monachorum, the church served as a meeting place for the Barons of the Cinque Ports until 1851.
The structure represents Norman ecclesiastical architecture and functions as a physical connection to Dover's medieval religious practices and community gatherings.
Located at the foot of Castle Hill, visitors can examine the Grade II listed building ruins, which stand as a preserved monument in public space.
German artillery fire during World War II and a tower collapse in 1950 transformed this once-active church into what locals call Dover's Tidy Ruin.
Location: Dover
Inception: 1070
Architectural style: Norman architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.12615,1.31792
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:22
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