Museum All Saints' Church, Lydd - Features and history

Location: Lydd YN29 9DX

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At nearly 200 ft long this is the longest parish church in Kent. The 15th century tower is one of the tallest, with a height of 132 feet. All Saints is a magnificent church, known locally as the Cathedral of the Marsh.

In the northwest corner the remains of a 4th or 5th century Romano-British basilica have been
incorporated into the walls of the 13th century church.

The church has a remarkable collection of monuments. These include a brass memorial to John Mottesfont, and a roundel carved in marble by John Flaxman, in memory of Anne Russell and her son.

Contacts

See www.western-marsh-churches.co.uk

Acknowledgements and further reading

A guide leaflet produced by the PCC is available inside the church

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.

A guidebook by Edward Carpenter is available, published by Margaret F. Bird & Associates

With thanks to John Hendy for his expertise and input.