Elmsted Travel Guide

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The church dates from the late 11th century onwards and was restored in 1877 by Ewan Christian. It is built with knapped flint and stone dressings with tiled roofs. There is a west tower, nave with north and south aisles, south porch and chancel with north and south chapels. The tower is from the 13th century with an earlier base. In the 14th century a square timber framed belfry with a short spire was built to form the second stage of the tower. it is heavily buttressed. There are six bells. The nave is continuous with the south wall of the tower, and follows the outline of the original Norman nave. Originally there were no side aisles or chapels and the chancel would have been much shorter. The south aisle dates from the 14th century with earlier origins. It has a 15th century crown post roof. Both aisles are from an early date, possibly before 1200. They were probably added as part of the building programme by Saint Gregory's Priory. The arcades were rebuilt in the 14th century in the Perpendicular style with octagonal piers. The north Chapel was built soon after 1300 and the east window is contemporary with this date. The south Chapel, dedicated to St John the Baptist, is probably a similar date. In the 15th century several wills bequeathed money for repairs. The south Chapel is also known as the Honywood Chapel as there is a monument to Sir Thomas Honywood, died 1622. The style closely resembles the work of Nicholas Stone, although unsigned. There is also a monument to Sir William Honywood, died 1669. Sir William was master of the society of silk merchants and died in his 81st year. His second wife Lady Dorothy Honywood whose monument is nearby died within four months of her husband. There are other dedications to the Honywood's in floor ledgers and monuments. The chancel is Early English and was lengthened in the 13th century replacing the Norman one. The chancel arch was rebuilt in the 14th century. The chancel contains a piscina. The font bowl is from the 12th century made of Purbeck marble and supported on modern shafts. The church was restored in 1877, it was in need of urgent attention and was described as being "in a damp and miserable condition". Box pews were removed, choir stalls were placed in the chancel and the altar platform was extended. The roof of the Honywood Chapel was rebuilt, paid for by the Honywood family. Most of the money for the rest of the repairs was from public subscription.
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The church dates from the late 11th century onwards and was restored in 1877 by Ewan Christian. It is built with knapped flint and stone dressings with tiled roofs. There is a west tower, nave with north and south aisles, south porch and chancel with north and south chapels. The tower is from the 13th century with an earlier base. In the 14th century a square timber framed belfry with a short spire was built to form the second stage of the tower. it is heavily buttressed. There are six bells. The nave is continuous with the south wall of the tower, and follows the outline of the original Norman nave. Originally there were no side aisles or chapels and the chancel would have been much shorter. The south aisle dates from the 14th century with earlier origins. It has a 15th century crown post roof. Both aisles are from an early date, possibly before 1200. They were probably added as part of the building programme by Saint Gregory's Priory. The arcades were rebuilt in the 14th century in the Perpendicular style with octagonal piers. The north Chapel was built soon after 1300 and the east window is contemporary with this date. The south Chapel, dedicated to St John the Baptist, is probably a similar date. In the 15th century several wills bequeathed money for repairs. The south Chapel is also known as the Honywood Chapel as there is a monument to Sir Thomas Honywood, died 1622. The style closely resembles the work of Nicholas Stone, although unsigned. There is also a monument to Sir William Honywood, died 1669. Sir William was master of the society of silk merchants and died in his 81st year. His second wife Lady Dorothy Honywood whose monument is nearby died within four months of her husband. There are other dedications to the Honywood's in floor ledgers and monuments. The chancel is Early English and was lengthened in the 13th century replacing the Norman one. The chancel arch was rebuilt in the 14th century. The chancel contains a piscina. The font bowl is from the 12th century made of Purbeck marble and supported on modern shafts. The church was restored in 1877, it was in need of urgent attention and was described as being "in a damp and miserable condition". Box pews were removed, choir stalls were placed in the chancel and the altar platform was extended. The roof of the Honywood Chapel was rebuilt, paid for by the Honywood family. Most of the money for the rest of the repairs was from public subscription.
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Pett Bottom Barn Unconverted barn near Pett Bottom House in the Pett Valley.
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Valley view from byway near Whatsole Street Looking Northwards.
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The approach to Shrub's Wood Long Barrow in Kent; the barrow is concealed by the woods in the centre of the image.
The Falstaff Hotel

The Falstaff Hotel

4 out of 5
8-10 St Dunstan Street Kent Canterbury England
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,197
฿3,836 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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The Falstaff Hotel
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Princes Parade Hythe England
The price is ฿2,198 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,198
฿2,638 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
Excellent all round love the champagne bar there was a live singer in the downstairs bar what was a nice touch and she was really good nice big room nothing to come about

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Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Waterloo Crescent Dover England
The price is ฿1,802 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,802
฿2,162 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (811 reviews)
Impressive checkin service, great dining option at reasonable prices topped off with. Great big comfy bed and amenities. Breakfast was different as I was asked for name rather than room number and my leaving luggage was put safe so I didn’t clutter the dining room. Food has been excellent and what ...

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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The Clarendon Hotel

The Clarendon Hotel

4 out of 5
51 - 53 Beach St Deal England
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Deal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Deal Pier and Astor Theatre are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
The room was fantastic, the absolute bonus was the heating was on low to keep the place toasty even though it was cold outside.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

The Clarendon Hotel
Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
Stay at this cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's Point ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
Great experience

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Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

2 out of 5
Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England
Stay at this campsite in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
These pods were super cute and very clean. The heating in it was fantastic and kept us warm on a very cold and wet night. We were provided with the and coffee making facilities and a bag of marshmallows to toast by the fire. Kids really enjoyed it. We could also hear and sometimes see the lions ...

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
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