St Mary's

St Mary’s Church in Higham, Kent, is a Grade 1 listed building. Since 1987 it has been maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is set in one of the most distinctive landscapes of South East England. It stands on the edge of open marshland and looks towards the river Thames across waving reed beds and narrow stretches of water. RSPB reserves are close by.
The church has grown over the years since Norman times, doubling in size in the 14th century, perhaps to serve the nearby community of nuns at Higham Priory. It contains a wonderful selection of medieval woodwork and its big, quiet spaces are there for everyone to enjoy. There are three bells located in the base of the spire, dating from 1914 when the original two bells of 1713 were recast with additional metal.
The Abbey at Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt in Brittany was the mother church of the priory at Higham
Read MoreGravesham Borough Council have produced a video about St Mary’s Church, Higham, Gravesham’s Little Gem.