St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington

St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington

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St Mary and St Peter's Church, Wilmington

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Location: Long Man, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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July 16, 2023

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There is a vast yew tree in the churchyard scientifically dated as 1,600 years old and with a girth of 23 feet.

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September 1, 2022

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This Grade I listed church was founded in the 11th century to serve villagers in the area. It also functioned as a priory church for the monks from the adjacent Wilmington Priory.

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Wednesday 30 September

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Location: Long Man, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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