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St. Leonard's Church, Deal

St. Leonard's church, Rectory Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LU

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The Parish Church for Deal - dates back to at least 1180 and has been considerably modified ever since (described by one Bishop as 'the most cockeyed church in Christendom').

The western gallery was present on a document dated 1618 and rebuilt to become the Pilot’s Gallery in 1705. It houses a nationally significant collection of funerary hatchments dating back to 1673, unusual for having four women, three admirals, four captains and local dignitaries.

The churchyard includes readable headstones dating back to 1650 and the tomb of Sir Francis Samuel Drake. There is also what we believe is a fine example of a medieval dole table.

The church offers self-guided tours using information sheets provided.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
10:00 - 16:00

Location & directions

St. Leonard's church, Rectory Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LU

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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