Location Wingham, Kent Denomination Church of England Deanery East Bridge Parish Wingham Heritage designation Listed building | Country England Dedication St Mary the Virgin Archdeaconry Canterbury Diocese Diocese of Canterbury | |
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Similar Wingham Wildlife Park, Walmer railway station, Sturry railway station, Chartham railway station, Martin Mill railway station | ||
St Mary's Church, Wingham is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Wingham, Kent.
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History
The church dates from the early 13th century, with 14th century transepts and 15th century clerestories and crossing tower. The church was heavily restored by Benjamin Ferrey between 1874 and 1875.
St Mary's College, Wingham
In 1282 a College of Canons was founded by John Peckham, Archbishop of Canterbury. The college originally consisted of a Provost and six canons, and they used St Mary's as their church. It survived as a collegiate institution until the dissolution of colleges and chantries in 1548.
Monuments
The church contains monuments to:
Organ
The church has three manual pipe organ dating from 1886 by Forster and Andrews. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Parish Status
The church is part of a joint benefice which includes: