Museum St Eanswith's Church, Brenzett - Features and history

Location: Brenzett, TN28 0BJ

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Church overview and information - tap/scroll 

Set amongst trees, St. Eanswith’s is one of the smaller churches on the Marsh, probably having its origins in the 7th century; although no sign remains of a Saxon building.

The present church was commenced in the late 12th century.

A large tomb to John Fagge and his son dominates the Lady Chapel - it was the inspiration for E Nesbit’s ghost story, Man-Size in Marble.

Contacts

See www.themarshchurches.org.uk

Acknowledgements and further reading

A Guide for the Parish and Church of Brenzett, by R. S. Sharman

The Medieval Churches of Romney Marsh published by the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust gives a useful overview of all fourteen medieval churches, with text by Joan Campbell and photographs by David Campbell. Order form here.

With thanks to John Hendy for his expertise and input.