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Sitting at the top of Goudhurst looking out over the surrounding countryside, St Mary's church is a landmark that can be seen from miles around.

Originating from the 12th century, the church lies at the centre of this Sussex Weald village, is open daily and is alongside a traditional village pub!

Charing is a pretty village, and Market Place is lined with old buildings of flint and brick, including the ruins of an archbishop's palace.

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A long flight of steps leading up to it from the town square gives great presence to this distinguished looking limestone building whose walls are topped with a parapet of intricately pierced stonework.

The original church was built in the 12th century but the current St Augustine’s was designed by famous 19th century architect William Butterfield.

Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.

Built in the 12th century, the church underwent extensive and sympathetic restoration in 1859, undertaken by GE Street in 1859.

A small country church overlooking the Irish Sea, with medieval fabric, ornate family memorials and possible link to the knights of King Arthur.

A remarkable church, its rather drab exterior hides a beautiful interior, with high vaulted apses, beautiful stained glass windows and numerous memorials, including the WW2 memorial for the fallen from Ely.

The historic parish of Gwynfe itself has remained an agricultural area accessed only by narrow country roads.

St Teilo's church is believed to have been built during the late 12th or 13th century on the site of an earlier Celtic church, over the ensuing centuries the building was altered and extended.