English Heritage sites near Stockbury Parish
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
6 miles from Stockbury 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.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
7 miles from Stockbury Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
8 miles from Stockbury 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.
UPNOR CASTLE
8 miles from Stockbury 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.
TEMPLE MANOR
8 miles from Stockbury Parish
Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.
FAVERSHAM STONE CHAPEL (OUR LADY OF ELVERTON)
9 miles from Stockbury Parish
The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham.
Churches in Stockbury Parish
St Mary Magdalene
Church Lane
Stockbury
01795 227329
http://www.thesix.org.uk
St Mary Magdalene, Stockbury is one of the six churches, which together make up 'The Six' benefice a group of Anglican parishes in North Kent. The ancient church building is located approximately half-a-mile outside of the village. Sunday Services take place at different times during the years; @3pm (fortnightly Communion) between December to March and @6pm (monthly) between April to November, when the pattern and style of services is as follows:
1st & 3rd Sunday: Communion (Sung)
2nd & 4th Sunday: Evensong (BCP)
We are also looking at how this church can be used as more of a place of retreat. We welcome you to join in our worship and to become a part of our worshipping community. To find out more about us, please click on the following link: www.thesix.org.uk
For specific information regarding Safeguarding in The Six see: www.thesix.org.uk/safeguarding
Pubs in Stockbury Parish
Harrow
IF PLANNING TO VISIT PLEASE TELEPHONE OR CHECK PUB WEBSITE FIRST TO CONFIRM OPENING TIMES ETC.
A 200 year old former Shepherd Neame pub in the heart of rural Stockbury, with a triangular village green in front.
Owned by the local communit...
Three Squirrels
Formerly a large pub and then club situated on A249. Has been closed for several years.
Closure date best guess.