Museum St Augustine's Church, Brookland - Features and history

Location: Brookland, TN29 9QR

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Church overview and information - tap/scroll 

This church presents a very different image from others on the Marsh - largely because it has a detached wooden bell tower.

Recent research shows that the tower was built in the late 13th century as an open structure. It was doubled in height to its present 60 feet and clad with shingles in the 15th century.

The fine interior of the 13th century church has the highest box pews on the Marsh and a double-decker pulpit complete with sounding board.

A medieval wall painting, of the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket, survives in the southeast chapel. A Norman font is still in use in the nave.

Contacts - Churchwardens

Maureen Akers 01797 344628 

Cris Descher 07920 484637

Acknowledgements and further reading

Booklet The Church of St. Augustine, Brookland by Anne Roper.

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.

With thanks to John Hendy for his expertise and input.