St. Andrew’s Church, Deal
St. Andrew’s Church, West Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6DY
The church was designed by Ambrose Poynter, whose local work includes the Maison Dieu in Dover, for the poverty-stricken boatmen of North Deal as an alternative to St. George’s Church which had become popular with the local gentry. The church was built on the site of the old Deal workhouse, the walls of which still stand. It opened in 1850 and became a parish church in 1867.
The north aisle has an octagonal stone fisherman's lantern on the roof apex, thought to have been lit in poor weather to help boats find their bearings. There are four tiled murals and a full set of stained glass windows designed by Alexander Gibbs, who is associated with the 'High Church School’ of decoration.
Externally, the tower is topped by a spire and incorporates eight mediaeval gargoyles thought to have been salvaged from other churches.
In front of the church is a ‘Garden of Peace and Remembrance’ featuring a Calvary on a Portland stone plinth dedicated ‘For The Fallen’.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 9:30 - 16:00
Location & directions
St. Andrew’s Church, West Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6DY
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
