St Benedict's Church, Paddlesworth, Norman church in Paddlesworth, England.
Description
St Benedict's Church is a Norman-style building constructed from ragstone rubble with a tiled roof, comprising a nave and chancel section. Round-headed windows are characteristic features of its 12th-century design.
History
The church was built in the early 12th century. It stopped functioning as a place of worship in 1678 and was converted into a farm building for roughly 250 years.
Culture
The church sits along an old pilgrimage route and once served as a landmark for travelers crossing through the Kent countryside. Visitors today can still sense the connection to this historic path that shaped the area.
Practical
The church is located roughly 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Snodland near the A228 road and is open to visitors daily. Plan time to explore the interior at leisure and examine the architectural details.
Did you know?
Inside are medieval corbels carved by skilled stonemasons alongside a 19th-century gallery structure. A cast iron candelabrum from the late 17th century reveals how the space was maintained before its conversion to farm use.
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