The church is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but the current
building is 14th Century, with a south aisle added in the 15th
Century, and a north porch and other modifications completed by the
Victorians.
The inside is bright and spacious. Features worthy of note
are:
-the East Window, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ
child, and a young John the Baptist clothed in animal skins at his
feet. The window is a very light and delicate example of Victorian
painted glass.
-the grand monument in the south west corner which is to Basil
Dixwell, whose portrait by Van Dyke hangs in the Beaney Institute
in Canterbury.
-the inclusion of the name 'Field Marshall Lord Kitchener' at
the head of the War Memorial in the porch. Kitchener lived in the
parish, at Broome Park. He died on the way to Russia during World
War 1 when his ship sank.
-the modern stained glass window in the south transept,
commissioned for the Millennium, which was designed, made and
installed by Alexandra le Rossignol. This area of the church is
also set aside as a prayer corner, as a quiet space for prayer and
reflection.
-the ring of 5 bells in the tower
If anyone would like to expand this series please do. Could you
please let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the
church numbers and names to avoid duplication
Well done Team NarrowBoat on FTF