St Peter's Church Ightham Kent
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Channel: Nigel Fowler Sutton · 2012 · Travel & Events
Set in the medieval village of Ightham, St Peter's lies on a steep hillside overlooking the ancient buildings at the centre of the village. Records of the church date as far back as the early 12 century and in all likelihood was preceded by a Saxon building. The present church was almost entirely rebuilt in the 14th century. The church is best known for the fine monuments in the chancel. Situated on the north side is the Sir Thomas Cawne monument dating to 1374. He built the great hall in Ightham Mote, close by, one of the finest moated houses in England. The second monument, alongside the east window, is dedicated to Lady Dorothy Selby, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. Dating to 1641 the monument includes a bust of lady Dorothy carved by the Master Mason to the Crown. Another occupant of Ightham Mote, her various interests - music, books, needlework, flowers and, being childless, the poor children of the parish - are depicted around her.............
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