History and Architecture of St Mary's Church, Burham
St Mary's Church, Old Church Road, Burham, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3XY
St Mary's Church, Burham, Kent, is a 900 year old Norman church closed in the 1880s when the village moved up the Downs because of the marshy area and local brickworks. The church is now in the care of the national charity, the Churches Conservation Trust, helped by the Friends of St Mary's, Burham. Hear this 50 minute illustrated talk, previously very well received, and learn of the Church's 900 years of history; its exceptional features; the recycling of materials from local Roman villas and a temple; its location on the Pilgrims Way and its part in pilgrims; crossings of the Medway on the way to Canterbury; and the legacies from parishioners wills over the centuries. Free entry. Refreshments available. No toilets. Rough ground access.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1400-1530
Location & directions
St Mary's Church, Old Church Road, Burham, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3XY
- Directions:
- Church is visible from New Court Road coming downhill from Burham to Peters Village. From Halling/Snodland direction, cross Peters Bridge from the A228, turn right at the 'iron sculpture' roundabout, past the Co-op, leave Peters Village and take second turning on the right, down to the church.
- Contact on day:
- Philip Badman
- Telephone number:
- +447754616210
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access is across some rough ground of the churchyard with no made up path. There are no toilets.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 60
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
