St Peter's and St Paul's Church, Yalding, 13th century parish church in Yalding, England
St Peter's and St Paul's Church is a 13th-century parish church built from uncoursed ragstone and sandstone with a tower topped by a leaded onion dome. The structure features small lancet windows and stands as a Grade I listed building reflecting medieval construction methods.
The building was founded in 1201 and represents over 800 years of continuous religious presence in Kent. Its long history reflects the spiritual importance of the site for successive generations.
The interior holds memorials to local figures, including a window honoring the English writer Edmund Blunden on the south wall. These tributes reflect the lives of people who shaped the community over many generations.
The church sits on High Street in Yalding and is maintained by the Church of England under the Diocese of Rochester. Regular services take place, so visitors should plan their visit around service times for access to the interior.
The churchyard holds several Grade II listed stone chest tombs dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. These graves demonstrate burial practices that developed over centuries at this location.
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