Capacity
12
St Peter & Pauls, Bilsington. A church here was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086, possibly a Saxon building but no evidence of this remains. The current building dates originally to the 12th century, there being a blocked Norman window over the south entrance, and an Early English chancel arch and chancel. In the 16th century, the tower was added at the west end of the nave. It has 2 stages set on a high plinth, and with the second stage clad with wood shingles. The shallow pyramid shaped spire, similar to a 'Sussex Cap', is roofed with plain tiles matching the nave and chancel roofs. Internally, above the tower arch, is some re-used carved masonry dating to the 12th century.
St Rumwolds Church Bonnington is situated near the Royal Military Canal. It is a Grade 1 listed building built by the Normans in the 12 century with the nave being rebuilt in the 14 century. There is record of there being 2 bells in 1552 although only 1 existed in 1887. Edward Hasted described Bonnington church as being 'small consisting of an aisle and chancel'. It has no steeple, but a pointed turret raised on the roof at the west end.
Walk Location
Romney Marsh Churches
Walk Directions
The meeting point is Odo's Barn Car Park Bilsington. Opportunity for lunch at the White Horse pub in Bilsington. Please indicate whether you would consider lunch/refreshments at the pub to enable me to provide the landlord with expected numbers.
The walk between the two churches is via a public foot path through farmland (with livestock} and along the Royal Military Canal. There are stiles to negotiate from St Peter & Pauls (or alternatively along the road). It is a short distance between the churches. Suitable footwear for walking in field conditions, i.e. grassland. You will have the option to drive from Bilsington to Bonnington if you wish.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheel chair users. Or walking aids such as rollators.
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