Church Keys Lydd ~ All Saints Newchurch ~ St. Peter and St. Paul Old Romney ~ St. Clement Snargate ~ St. Dunstan The Mediaeval Churches Most Marsh churches are open, but if not, instructions for At 199 ft (60.7m) this This large church is Originally constructed Built c.1200, the north and obtaining the keys are posted near the entrance doors. is the longest parish famous for its bent in the mid 12th century south aisles were soon added of Romney Marsh church in Kent and its tower. The first two with just nave and and in the 14th century a Ruined Churches 15th century tower is stages of the tower, chancel, the aisles were spacious east end was created. one of the tallest with a built in the 15th century, added in the 13th century. In the north aisle there is a Imposing ruins of churches whose villages and congregations A ROMNEY MARSH HERITAGE TRAIL height of 132 ft (40.2m). began to lean alarmingly The interior takes the wall painting of a great ship have long since vanished can be found at Eastbridge between It is a magnificent church and were buttressed visitor by surprise with dated c.1500, a reminder of Newchurch and Burmarsh, Hope All Saints near New known locally as the to prevent the tower its 18th century minstrels’ the nearby shipbuilding yards Romney and Midley between Lydd and New Romney. TN29 0HP Cathedral of the Marsh. collapsing. Many years gallery and box pews, all that existed at that time. From TN29 0EW In the northwest corner later the final stage was painted pink! The latter transformation was carried out 1817 to 1829 the Rev. Richard the remains of a 4th or added in an upright by Walt Disney Productions when making a film in 1963 Harris Barham was the vicar of St. Dunstan’s, during Discover more... 5th century Romano- position, giving the based on the smuggling adventure Dr Syn, written by which time he wrote his humorous tales The Ingoldsby British basilica have been tower its characteristic Russell Thorndike and set on Romney Marsh. Film director Legends, some of which relate to Marsh folklore. This leaflet was produced with the Romney Marsh Historic incorporated into the bent shape. Inside is a Derek Jarman is buried in the churchyard. Construite en 1200 les nefs latérales nord et sud ont été Churches Trust, which helps to preserve and maintain these walls of the 13th century fine Jacobean pulpit, À l’origine construite au milieu du 12e siècle avec juste vite ajoutées et au 14e siècle une spacieuse extrémité est churches and ruins. The Trust has produced a more detailed TN29 9DX TN29 0DP church. The church has a the oldest on the Marsh. une nef et un choeur, les nefs latérales ont été ajoutées a été créée. guide and runs occasional events. For more information see remarkable collection of monuments ranging from a brass The magnificent font bears the emblems of St. Peter and au 13e siècle. www.romneychurches.net or ‘phone. 01580 241529. to John Mottesfont to a roundel carved in marble by John St. Paul together with the roses of York and Lancaster There’s a lot more to explore on the Marsh. Flaxman in memory of Anne Russell and her son. and the Tudor rose. For a great start to your visit why not drop into the C’est la plus longue église paroissiale du Kent et sa tour du Cette grande église est célèbre pour sa tour penchée. St. Mary in the Marsh ~ St. Mary the Virgin Romney Marsh Visitor Centre at:- 15e siècle est l’une des plus hautes. Elle est connue localement On trouve à l’intérieur une chaire de l’époque de Jacques Dymchurch Road comme la Cathédrale du Marsh. 1er, la plus ancienne du Marsh. This picturesque mid New Romney TN28 8AY 12th century church is set 01797 369487 upon a mound above the www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/romney-marsh- one time level of winter visitor-centre New Romney ~ St. Nicholas flooding. As with so many TN26 2QJ Marsh churches, the aisles St. Nicholas’s is the sole survivor of four mediaeval churches were added in the 13th TN29 0BY in the ancient town of New Romney, one of the original century to accommodate Snave ~ St. Augustine five Cinque Ports. Built in the mid 12th century, the nave an increasing number of guild and chantry altars, leaving retains its original low Norman arcades with alternating the nave free for the also rapidly increasing congregation. During springtime this small church is approached through round and octagonal Caen stone piers. By contrast, the Outside, in the south wall of the chancel, a priest’s door an avenue of daffodils. In the northeast chapel is a large grand 14th century east end is spacious and light with tall, remains and next to it a scratch dial can be seen. In the stove, not put in for the comfort of the congregation, but slim piers of Kentish rag stone. The West Door is now well churchyard, simple wooden posts and a rail mark the to keep children warm when this part of the church was below ground level due to the shingle and mud deposited grave of E. Nesbit, author of The Railway Children and other used as a school. Although now redundant, St. Augustine’s Photographs © David Campbell in the town by the great storm of 1287. children’s books. is entirely maintained by the Romney Marsh Historic Text with assistance from Joan Campbell Churches Trust. Construite au milieu du 12e siècle, la nef garde ses arcs bas Cette pittoresque église du milieu du 12e siècle est construite Translation by Christian Fourdrignier et normands d’origine supportés par des colonnes rondes et sur un monticule, au-dessus du niveau des inondations Bien que maintenant désaffectée, l'église est entretenue par Designed and printed by www.arccreative.net on behalf of TN28 8EU Shepway District Council octogonales alternées en pierre de Caen. hivernales d’autrefois. le Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust. Brookland ~ St. Augustine The Story of the Churches This church presents a very The mediaeval churches of Romney Marsh were built different image by the lords of the manors on the Marsh to serve the from others communities. Although the population of the area was on the Marsh never high, the churches were often built on a large scale because it has to reflect the importance of the parish or the importance a detached TN29 9RZ TN29 9QR of the patron. Today these churches offer a glimpse into wooden bell TN29 0LD the past, their quietness and coolness providing a retreat tower. Recent research shows that the tower was built from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Fairfield ~ St. Thomas Becket in the late 13th century as an open structure and was doubled in height to its present 60ft (18.3m) and clad Les églises médiévales de Romney Marsh ont été bâties par Dymchurch ~ St. Peter and St. Paul The definitive image of a Marsh church, this church sits with shingles in the 15th century. The fine interior of les châtelains pour la population locale. Aujourd’hui ces églises alone next to a water-filled dyke and is visible from a the 13th century church has the highest box pews on nous laissent entrevoir le passé. The original Norman design of the church stood until great distance across fields and grassland. Until the 1960s the Marsh and a double-decker pulpit complete with 1821 when the building was enlarged to accommodate it was often cut off by winter flooding, when it could only sounding board. A mediaeval wall painting of the murder the flourishing congregation of the town. Inside the be reached by boat. Inside, the church presents a perfect of Archbishop Thomas Becket survives in the southeast church the magnificent Norman chancel arch remains, 18th century interior with white-painted triple-decker chapel and a Norman lead font is still in use in the nave. while outside two mediaeval scratch dials can still be pulpit and box pews, complete with oval text boards. Cette église a un clocher en bois, détaché de l’église. found, one inside the porch and one on the south wall L’image typique d’une église du Marsh. L’intérieur est un Le superbe intérieur de l’église du 13e siècle possède les of the nave. parfait exemple d’une église du 18e siècle. plus hauts bancs fermés sur le Marsh. L’église romane d’origine est restée intacte jusqu’en 1821. À l’intérieur de l’église le magnifique arc roman subsiste. Ivychurch ~ St. George Postcodes are given Burmarsh ~ All Saints on the photographs East Guldeford ~ St. Mary Built under the patronage for use with SatNav. At 13ft (4m) below sea level, of the Archbishops of this is the lowest of the Marsh Built by Sir Richard Canterbury, St. George’s TN29 0BJ churches in its elevation. The de Guldeford and is a substantial church south entrance is through an consecrated in September measuring 133 ft (40.5m) Brenzett ~ St. Eanswith impressive Norman doorway 1505, the church is unusual in length, reflecting not TN29 0AL with typical rounded arch and in that it is constructed of the size of the population Set amongst trees, St. Eanswith’s is one of the smaller chevron mouldings topped by brick and is the only one of the parish, but the prestige of the archbishops. Inside churches on the Marsh, probably having its origins in a grotesque man’s face. Two of TN31 7PA of the Marsh churches in some beautifully carved 15th century choir stalls remain, TN29 OJJ the 7th century, although no sign remains of a Saxon the original mediaeval bells Sussex.