Church Micro 2214 - Otford Traditional Cache
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Church Micro 2214 - Otford
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St Bartholmew's, Otford St Bartholomew's Church was constructed in 1060 and the tower was added in 1175. St Thomas a Becket was Chaplain to St Bartholomew's and later, as Archbishop resided at Otford Palace. There is much local tradition associated with the martyr including tales, such as that on finding his house needed a well, he struck the ground with his staff (like Moses) and water issued forth. The well is in Castle Farm grounds and was resorted to for its healing qualities as late as 1914. In 1228 a leper colony was founded around the well, and many miracle healings were claimed from the waters. The saint is also said to have banished all nightingales from the area, because their sweet songs disrupted his prayer.
If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
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