St Mary In The Marsh
History
It is probable that there was a Saxon church on the site originally known as "Siwold's Circe". This was superseded after the Norman invasion by a stone built church with a splendid three tier tower of Kentish ragstone. The oldest parts of the church date to about 1133 AD. The chancel was extended in about 1220 AD and the spire added around 1450 AD. Inside is a plaque commemorating Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children, who lived at St. Mary's Bay and is buried in the churchyard. There are many interesting features of the building which warrant a visit.
St Mary in the Marsh is surrounded by the stark beauty of the marshes and the open landscapes of rich farmland.
The playwright, actor and composer Noël Coward lived for a time in Star Cottage, next to the inn.
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 5 October 2015.
External links
- St Mary in the Marsh website
- Media related to St Mary in the Marsh at Wikimedia Commons