English Heritage sites near Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
FAVERSHAM STONE CHAPEL (OUR LADY OF ELVERTON)
4 miles from Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham.
MAISON DIEU
4 miles from Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
10 miles from Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
11 miles from Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.
UPNOR CASTLE
13 miles from Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
13 miles from Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
Churches in Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
St Peter & St Paul, Lynsted
Lynsted Street
Lynsted
01795 522510
http://www.kc-hd.org.uk
There are two types of services:
Our morning services are of a traditional nature whilst our evening Service, Breakthrough, is an informal contemporary worship service for about an hour or so with prayer ministry and refreshments.
Pubs in Lynsted with Kingsdown Parish
Dover Castle
20 London Road, Teynham, ME9 9QS
(01795) 521214
thedovercastle.co.uk
George
Old pub which has a chinese restaurant in the main area called 'New Territories'. The bar area is still traditional in character.
Swan
On a recent visit 16th June there was no real ale available: apparently a problem with the handpumps.
Substantial 1930's roadside house with one large open bar. The pub is free from tie and usually serves a real ale. Pub games include shu...