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Grade I listed

The church (first mentioned in 862) dates from the 12th C. and was extended in the 13th C. when the aisles were added.
It was renovated and expanded in the 15th C.
The chancel was remodelled in the early 19th C. but it was fire damaged in 1882.

The western tower is probably 13th C the door, window and buttresses were added in 15th C. There are 6 bells. The spire is shingled.
The nave has 3 bay arcades and a medieval roof.
The chancel has 2 bay arcades to side chapels. The east window probably consisted of lancets, the remains of which can still be seen. There is a carved reredos from 1882.

There are several brasses to the Isley family, holders of the local Manor. The tomb of Sir John Isley (d.1489) was reconsecrated as an altar.
The font dates from 15th C. but was later remodelled.
There is some fine 19th and 20th C. stained glass

The churchyard has an early 16th C lychgate.

Sundridge is a small village, west of Sevenoaks on the A25.

Grade I listed buildings and structures are of exceptional, even international importance. There are over 6,000 in the country. Only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I listed.
In Scotland the classification is Category A
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