Paddock Wood's first Roman Catholic church was built in 1950 and registered for the solemnisation of marriages in August 1951. The present Church Hall functioned originally as the church itself and was served from the parish of Tonbridge. The small community managed to pay off the church debt in around three years. As the population of Paddock Wood increased, it became necessary to expand the church premises, and a Presbytery was purchased in 1978; on 1 March 1981, a new church was dedicated by Archbishop Michael Bowen. The old church became the Church Hall.
It is believed that Justus was born in Gaul (France). He was sent to England by Pope Gregory in 601, who had heard from Bishop Augustine that there was a “rich harvest” to be had. Justus was appointed first bishop of Rochester. He became fourth Archbishop of Canterbury in 624. Justus died in 634. His feast day is 24 April.
To find the cache locate the following at the starting co-ords which are across the road from the church:
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The cache can be found at:
N51 (a + b)(b - e).(d + d - c)(d + b)(a + c)
E000 (a + a - c)(a + a + e).(d + d - b)(a + d)(d + b - c - e)
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