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Elmstone Church

This is an Anglican church in the village of Elmstone in Kent, England. The church dates back to the 13th century, and was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1963. The church is not known to feature a dedication to any known saint, a rare occurrence for Anglican churches in the United Kingdom; the church is thereby titled as "Elmstone Church" for any official purposes

The nave and lower chancel are from Norman times and are built out of flint. The chancel contains a north window and the nave contains two south windows; all three have Caen stone heads and sills, as well as jambs made of flint there are apparently interesting windows inside but they must have known I was coming as the church was locked!

The Village is recorded in the Doomsday book as Aelvetone and in later records as Ealmestone, Elmerstone and Elmeston.

The plastic chairs I think belong to a bloke named Norman!

The Fence is there right at the back in the shade of the tree HFF!



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26 comments

John Lawrence said:

Thanks for posting to the group
www.ipernity.com/group/churches
2 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

die oude begr plaatsen zie je nog veel in het verenigt koninkrijk
2 years ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

I really like this little church with the graveyard, looks so peaceful. HFF John.
2 years ago

gezginruh said:

A nice church and beautiful picture,John!

HFF and have a great weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 years ago ( translate )

Doug Shepherd said:

Nicely composed shot John.

HFF and enjoy your weekend
2 years ago

Stephan Fey said:

HFF, John!
2 years ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Nice to rest in such place... HFF John
2 years ago

Bergfex said:

HFF and a nice weekend!
2 years ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

Nice view John. HFF and happy weekend.
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A rather nice old church and a glimpse of a fence too. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
2 years ago

Ruebenkraut said:

HFF John!
2 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Interesting church with a very short tower, John
HFF and a good weekend.
2 years ago

Ecobird said:

A lovely peaceful scene and a super shot. Interesting notes John, I must say Norman's plastic chairs made me smile-))))))

HFF and have a good weekend
2 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

beautiful compo !
Hopeful FF !
2 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Belle image de cette jolie petite église !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
2 years ago ( translate )