Church Micro 1157: Lullingstone Traditional Geocache
Church Micro 1157: Lullingstone
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Eileen started working on the cache about 18 months ago. The Church was being renovated and we were given permission to place the cache in the grounds. Due to access issues and other caches in the area I have decided to place it in a spot where you can actually see the Church but not in the grounds. A compromise I thought! I have also listed some suitable parking.
This cache is part of an extension to Sadexploration’s immensely far–reaching Church Micro series.
The cache is however more accurately a church “Macro” being a clip lock type plastic container (The “Micro” title being in keeping with the church series.)
St. Botolph’s Church Lullingstone
Although located on the front lawn of Lullingstone Castle this is the parish Church of Lullingstone and not a private chapel.
The church is of Norman origin but was restored around 1349 in the time of Edward III. If you look inside you will find many interesting and historical features.
There is a magnificent rood screen which is Flemish in design. It has carvings of the Tudor rose and the pomegranate of Katherine of Aragon, and also of peach stones which symbolise the name of Sir John Peche who was the Lord of the Manor during the reigns of Henry VII & VIII.
Sir John Peche has his tomb in the North Chapel with the tombs of Sir George Hart and his wife Elizabeth Bowes.
There is a small marble font inside the church door enclosed in a wooden case which is thought to be 18th century.
There are brasses, the finest of which is in the centre of the Chancel floor, to the memory of Sir William Peche, the father of Sir John.
South of the Alter is the imposing monument and tomb of Sir Percyvall Hart and his wife. He was the nephew and successor to Sir John Peche and brought the Hart family into possession of Lullingstone.
The church has some of the oldest stained glass in England, with examples from every century from the 14th to the 18th, which were gifts of successive Lords of the Manor.
Recent additions include the organ (a gift in memory of Albert T. Miller Esq. (1878-1945) of Wested Farm, and the prayer desk, a thanksgiving for the preservation of St. Botolph’s in the wars and a memorial.
The Millennium Tapestry was completed in April 2000, made by many local people from Lullingstone Church and Eynsford Village. This now hangs across the priest’s door in the chancel.
You may visit St Botolph’s at any time – When the Castle and World Garden are closed you may open the chain across the gatehouse to access the church, but please replace the chain as you find it.
We can recommend combining this cache with a visit to both the Castle and World Garden –Please visit www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk for information and opening times.
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If anybody would like to expand 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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The cache is full of some goodies so please swap like for like and no calling cards please.
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