It is generally accepted by historians, that Patrixbourne is where the forces of Julius Caesar defeated the British during his second invasion of Kent.
The small village of Patrixbourne is full of beautiful old houses like these. The village and church owe their name to the Patrick family from La Lande-Patry near Fleur in Normandy. The church here was probably commissioned by Richard Patry whose father, William, fought at Hastings alongside the Conqueror.
It also has one of the loveliest churches, of Norman origin but partly altered. It has a lot in common with the church at Barfrestone, and was possibly designed by the same architect. Certainly the dates concur.
There are traces of no less than 8 mass dials around the south door
The carvings are still impressive, even though they are weather-worn, and were probably defaced by Cromwell's troops
The glassworks are stunning, and include a large number of Swiss glass pictures
(above) the Conyngham memorial
(below) The “Priest’s Door” on the south side of the chancel. Some believe the sculpture above to have been of Thomas Beckett
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