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The historic church of St. Thomas Becket at Fairfield, Romney Marsh
Heritage Open Day: This iconic church is surrounded by fields and waterways with many interesting features inside. The building has inspired numerous cultural figures. Self-guided tour materials will be available in the church, with short tours on specific dates. St. Thomas Becket’s Church stands isolated in the most remote part of Romney Marsh. Visitors are required to cross a field which may be slippery in poor weather.
It was once only possible to reach the church by boat or on horse-back during winter floods! The marshy conditions took their toll on the original church and the present building is a faithful reconstruction using the original materials.
Local folklore tells of a lost village here, though no evidence has been found.
It was once only possible to reach the church by boat or on horse-back during winter floods! The marshy conditions took their toll on the original church and the present building is a faithful reconstruction using the original materials.
Local folklore tells of a lost village here, though no evidence has been found.
Fri 11 Sep to Sunday 20 September
Church of St. Thomas Becket, Becket Road, Fairfield, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9RZ
Fri 11 Sep:Self-guided tour materials available in the church.; Sat 12 Sep:Self-guided tour materials available in the church. Volunteers may be present - details tba via mailing list, website and social media.; Sun 13 Sep:Self-guided tour materials available in the church. Short tours 10:30am-12pm; Mon 14 Sep:Self-guided tour materials available in the church.; Tues 15 Sep:Self-guided tour materials available in the church.; Wed 16 Sep:Self-guided tour materials available in the church.; Thu 1
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