St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - 17th September 2004

The church was rebuilt in 1721-2 by James Gibbs and once again in 1880-1 by Mann & Saunders, funded by Edward Cazalet.

Here is a view of this Early English style church from the north west; the cruciform layout is clear.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

The nave looking east. The stone vaulting below the tower is visible, as is the pulpit, described as vulgar by Pevsner.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

A closer view of the chancel.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

This memorial to the 1st Lord Barnard (died 1723) is in the south chapel (currently a store room).  It was designed by Gibbs Pevsner ascribes the sculpting to Rysbrack.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

The organ is on the north side of the chancel.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

This view is from the east, which faces the road and the main entrance through a lych gate.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

A final view of the church from the south.

St Giles, Shipbourne, Kent - MTC

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