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St. Nicholas' Church, Sholden
St. Nicholas Church, London Road, Deal, Kent CT14 0AN
Saturday 14 Sep 2024
Sat 14 Sep:10:00 - 16:00; Free Entry.
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St. Nicholas' Church, Sholden
Heritage Open Day: This old church (13th Century) was built as a chapel of ease to Northbourne Church. Pre Reformation this was under the great Abbey of St. Augustine at Canterbury and so gave access to the rich grazing land on the marsh towards the sea for the Abbey cattle.
Later, many influential Deal residents lived in Sholden, on the outskirts of Deal and the churchyard is full of headstones commemorating these people. In 1798 the turnpike past its doors was built and so its local importance increased.
Inside the church is a war memorial to those that served. Originally it had a north aisle which at some stage was demolished in favour of the single roof structure to be found today. This creates an unusually wide interior and needs to be seen. It is a delightful church.
Later, many influential Deal residents lived in Sholden, on the outskirts of Deal and the churchyard is full of headstones commemorating these people. In 1798 the turnpike past its doors was built and so its local importance increased.
Inside the church is a war memorial to those that served. Originally it had a north aisle which at some stage was demolished in favour of the single roof structure to be found today. This creates an unusually wide interior and needs to be seen. It is a delightful church.