Hernhill
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| Hernhill | |
  Hernhill shown within Kent |
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| District | Swale |
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| Shire county | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| List of places: UK • England • Kent | |
Coordinates: Hernhill is a village in the borough of Swale in Kent, England.
[edit] Churches
During the Anglo-Saxon Christian period (from 600 AD) there was a Christian church in Hernhill, built of wood. In 1120 this was replaced with a church built of wood and stone and dedicated to St Stephen.[1]
[edit] St Michael's Church
In about 1450 the church was replaced again, this time with a stone and flint church building on the same site. This 15th-century structure, dedicated to St Michael, incorporated some of the 12th-century masonry and has survived to this day.
St Michael's is perpendicular in style and has a square tower with a ring of eight bells. The main door and door to the bell tower are 15th century, and the rood screen is 16th century. Much of the furniture dates from a restoration of the church in the 19th century, and a Lady Chapel was added in 1928.
As of 2007, the building is still in use as a Christian church and holds services regularly.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b St Michael, Hernhill Faversham town website. Accessed 2007-05-06
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