St Mary's Church, Wingham
| St Mary's Church, Wingham | |
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St Mary's Church, Wingham
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| 51°16′20.71″N 1°12′47.84″W / 51.2724194°N 1.2132889°WCoordinates: 51°16′20.71″N 1°12′47.84″W / 51.2724194°N 1.2132889°W | |
| Location | Wingham, Kent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Wingham |
| Deanery | East Bridge |
| Archdeaconry | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Canterbury |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mary's Church, Wingham is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Wingham, Kent.
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.
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.
The church contains monuments to:
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.
The church is part of a joint benefice which includes:
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