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St. Mary the Virgin Church, Ripple
Heritage Open Day: Discover a Grade II* listed parish church built in 1861 on the site of an earlier church. The present Grade II* listed parish church occupies a site where a church building has stood since at least 1341. It was designed by Arthur Ashpitel and constructed on the site of the old building. The design is a simplified copy of the classic Norman church at Barfreston, the influence of which can be seen in the West doorway and the chancel arch. Unusually for a Victorian church, the tower is capped with a broach, now covered in textured stainless steel, replacing the original zinc.
The church contains memorials and tablets, including several to the French family, whose most famous son, Sir John (Lord) French, First Earl of Ypres, is buried in the churchyard.
The church contains memorials and tablets, including several to the French family, whose most famous son, Sir John (Lord) French, First Earl of Ypres, is buried in the churchyard.
Sat 14 Sep:10:00 - 16:00; Free Entry.
Church Lane, Ripple, Kent CT14 8JL
Sat 14 September