Nominal: 1414.5 Hz Weight: 280 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Richard Phelps 1725
Dove Bell ID: 5405 Tower ID: 14337 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Preston-next-Faversham: St Catherine
Overview
Grid reference: TR 16 607
St Catherine's is the oldest church in Faversham dating back to Norman times with evidence of a Saxon church before then. It is mainly 12th century with a Victorian north aisle. The 12thC sedilia is one of the finest in Kent and there is also a magnificent Boyle Tomb in the Chancel. The church is situated in the village of Preston next to the railway line in a mainly residential area. It has both an open and closed churchyard. It is listed grade 2*.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 463 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Catherine's is a beautiful church mainly due to it's medieval sedilia, south aisle and Boyle Tomb. There are also two important brasses in the Chancel and some significant memorials in the church. It is of archaeological interest in the fact that the origional church was saxon and it was on the main roman road between London and Dover.
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1803 Hz Weight: 196 lbs Diameter: 19.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1853
Dove Bell ID: 35627 Tower ID: 14337 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1454 Hz Weight: 252 lbs Diameter: 21.63" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Robert Doddes 1575
Dove Bell ID: 35628 Tower ID: 14337 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TR 16 607
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
