English
John Neame
1790 - 1855 (64 years)
John Neame (1790-1855)
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| Owner of original | Online downloaded content |
| Date | 3 Mar 1855 |
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All Saints Churchyard Birchinfton, Birchington-on-Sea, Thanet, Kent, England
Notes: The oldest standing building in Birchington, is of course, the Parish Church of All Saints Birchington, which stands in the centre of the village adjacent to the Square, and like other churches of Thanet about three quarters of a mile back from the sea.
It is positioned at the crossroads of two old roads, one which led from Minster Abbey to the sea at the little port of Gore-end, and the other to Canterbury crossing the River Wantsum by the ferry at Sarre. Its distinguished tower with its tall, graceful spire creates an unmissable landmark on the approach to Thanet, and years ago ships passing by on the offing used it as such.
It is believed that a Church stood in this location for many years before the present building was constructed. There is a possibility that a Church stood here in Saxon times.
Source: https://www.allsaintsbirchington.com/history-all-saints-birchington/