The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Sexburga, Minster-on-Sea, Kent

St Mary & St Sexburga: founded AD667; nunnery rebuilt c12 with parish church
St Mary & St Sexburga: c15 tower from nearby gatehouse
St Mary & St Sexburga: c13 Early English parochial nave; chancel rebuilt c14
St Mary & St Sexburga: c12 nuns' nave; arches pierced a century later
St Mary & St Sexburga: Sir Robert de Shurland, c.1300; ogee cusping; cross legged, surcoat
St Mary & St Sexburga: unknown knight, c.1440; shoulder pads under armour
St Mary & St Sexburga: Sir Thomas Cheyne, 1558; descendant from the Shurland family; finely carved classical mouldings
St Mary & St Sexburga: John de Northwood, 1319; cyclas period, French influence
St Mary & St Sexburga: Joan de Northwood, 1335; French or Norman work
Minster Abbey
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Entry Name: The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Sexburga

Listing Date: 27 June 1963

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1273489

English Heritage Legacy ID: 444803

ID on this website: 101273489

Location: Minster, Swale, Kent, ME12

County: Kent

District: Swale

Civil Parish: Minster-on-Sea

Built-Up Area: Minster (Swale)

Traditional County: Kent

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent

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The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Sexburga

A Grade I Listed Building in Minster-on-Sea, Kent