Elmstone (Undedicated)
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MeerRescue
N 51° 17.801 E 001° 14.548
31U E 377467 N 5684284
The tiny village of Elmstone in Kent is about half way between Sandwich and Canterbury. At it's heart is a lovely 12th century Norman Church, unusually without dedication to any particular Saint.
Waymark Code: WMDQCB
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/14/2012
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A small but neat little 12th
century Norman church built mainly from local flint, it was heavily remodelled
in the early 14th century by the addition of a north aisle and north west tower.
The interior contains a small square Piscina in the north aisle and another by
the south door. There is also a 12th century font with a Bethersden marble bowl.
The priests stall is 14th century, local folklore has it that it was built from
a boat shipwrecked nearby. Although much of the present stained glass is 19th
century, there are medieval remnants in the west window together with an
outstanding medieval roundel of the Lamb of God in the north chancel window.
Sadly, like many churches,
Elmstone has been subject to vandalism and theft in recent years and is now
locked. However, appointments to open the church can be made through one of the
church wardens, Molly Metcalfe on 01227 722206.