St Mary's Church, Kenardington

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Description

This tiny church overlooks the Romney Marsh to the southeast. It is situated in its own small churchyard, approached from the road via a track between private houses. The present building comprises the remains of a larger structure, and currently consists of a west tower, and what was originally a south aisle and chapel, the latter two now comprising what is effectively a nave and chancel. There is a void to the east of the tower, where the original nave and chancel would have stood. These were apparently demolished in the 16th century following a strike by lightning. The present entrance to the church is via a south porch. The base of the tower is not accessible from inside the church, but instead from a west doorway. There is a circular stair turret to the north of the tower.

Dates from 13th century. Constructed of stone rubble, rough rendered in places, and roofed with traditional clay tiles. Stone slates on the stair turret.