Church Micro 913... Doddington Traditional Geocache

Doddington is a village in Kent. 

This church micro is located on a footpath past the church and gives some good views across the valley. 

You are looking for a small cache that has only a log, you will need to bring a pen.

The field you are in usually contains sheep, but they tend to move away from visitors.

There is evidence that a church has existed on this site since Saxon times and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

The present building probably dates back to the 12th century and has several important features including two full-length, 13th century wall paintings outlined in red ochre, and a 'double-squint' which enables the congregation in all parts of the church to see the priest.

The South Chapel is in the Early English style, dating from the 13th century. Of similar age is the stained-glass medallion depicting the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, which can be seen in one of the east windows. The weather-boarded, square tower was erected in the early 19th century, replacing the previous tower which was destroyed by fire in 1643.

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