St Clements, Old Romney, Kent

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This is the last in my Churches of Romney Marsh for now, hope you like it as much as I do, and have included images from both the outside and inside ...

St Clement's Church in Old Romney, Romney Marsh, is a Church of England parish church and one of the oldest churches in Kent. It was originally constructed in the 12th century although there is some evidence of an original structure on the site dating back to the 8th century.


One of the most-visited Marsh churches, built on an artificial mound to protect it from the floodwaters. There is a Norman nave enlarged by the addition of aisles in the thirteenth century. Because of its virtually unrestored state it has many items of interest, the uneven floor creating a very rural atmosphere. The two hagioscopes to either side of the chancel arch are unusually large and little more than holes knocked into the wall. The rood loft staircase discovered in the 1920s still has its medieval door-frame - a rare survival indeed. In the north chapel is the mensa of the medieval altar. The delightful altar rails are early eighteenth century and present a run of very close-set balusters. The box pews and gallery are, of later eighteenth-century date and were repainted for the Rank film, Dr Syn. The large Royal Arms of George III are dated 1800 - the lion has a particularly smug expression! An interesting and unusual sight is the font, the capitals of which are carved with different figures. They date from the fourteenth century, and are much worn, but with patience one can still pick out details of the grotesque animals. The twentieth century film-producer Derek Jarman is buried in the churchyard and is commemorated by a headstone simply bearing his signature.

Brand:	FUJIFILM
Camera:	Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	14 Nov 2012 - 3:10 PM
Focal Length:	19.6mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture:	f/6.4
Shutter Speed:	1/550sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	100
Exposure Mode:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Spot
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	Manual

Title:	St Clements, Old Romney, Kent
Username:	Humblebee
Uploaded:	24 Feb 2013 - 1:23 AM
Tags:	Architecture, Church, Kent, Old Romney, Romney marsh, Romney Sheep, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	31
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