Day 271 - This redundant Anglican church is St Mary's in Luddenham, near Faversham, which hides in the middle of a working farm. The church is constructed of flint (some which is rendered) and dates from the 12th century, the chancel was added during the following century. The tower was rebuilt in 1807 (the top part being brick), the church was restored between 1881–84 and the porch was added in 1889. The church was declared redundant on 16 May 1972, and was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust on 1 March 2002, it is open to the public daily 9am - 6pm
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I hadn't heard of the Churches Conservation Trust before visiting this church, having gone on their web-site there are loads of these churches dotted around the UK and you can even stay overnight in some of them!
I hadn't heard of the Churches Conservation Trust before visiting this church, having gone on their web-site there are loads of these churches dotted around the UK and you can even stay overnight in some of them!