Ulcome Church

There has been a place of worship site going back to pre Christian times. One of  the Yew trees in the graveyard has been dated to over 2400 years old. It became a Collegiate Church is 1213 which is probably why it is a larger church than you would expect for a small village. 

With beautiful medieval wall paintings, a fine example of a pre reformation alter and a large stained glass window which contains examples of medieval glass it is well worth a visit.  

The church has beautiful acoustics and regularly holds concerts. Tea and coffee is always available at the rear and visitors are welcome to come and spend time in this beautiful church and enjoy the wonderful views over the weald.  A perfect stop off when walking the Green Sands Way.

Lenham Church

The church is a fascinating blend of architectural styles spanning from the 12th to the 15th century. Tragically, it fell victim to a devastating fire in 1297, prompting a stern response from the Archbishop of Canterbury. Despite this setback, reconstruction efforts salvaged remnants of the original structure, particularly at the eastern end of the present St Mary’s, leading to its expansion. While the precise location of the preceding Anglo-Saxon church remains a mystery, traces of its existence can be found in the sturdy pillars separating the nave from the tower, where stones from that era are still visible.

The tower, adorned with battlements and featuring a quaint turret on its northeastern corner, hails from the late 14th or 15th century and proudly houses a splendid ring of eight bells. Visitors are often captivated by the 15th-century porch, meticulously restored by the dedicated efforts of the Friends of St Mary’s, which adds to the church’s allure.

Harrietsham Church

Nestled in a spacious churchyard away from the bustling main road, this distinguished church boasts a striking second tower, a Norman relic predating the main tower by a remarkable three and a half centuries. Adorned with notable tufa fragments, the exterior exudes historic charm. Inside, the thirteenth-century chancel features three elegantly spaced lancet windows, while the nave, predominantly fourteenth century, offers a glimpse into the past. The south chapel, adorned with seventeenth-century monuments, showcases blocked two-light windows, preserving its rich heritage. Among the stained glass treasures, a twentieth-century rendition of Our Lady and Child in the northeast chancel window shines brightest. Adorning the altar area lies a mosaic of medieval tiles, evoking a sense of antiquity. Visitors are drawn to the regal Royal Arms of George III, dated 1795, adorning the south door, while the unique Norman font crafted from Kentish marble with intricate cable molding captures the imagination, standing as a distinctive twelfth-century masterpiece.