Church of St Rumwold, Bonnington
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Rumwold |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Church of England parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 27 November 1957 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Canterbury |
| Archdeaconry | Ashford |
| Deanery | Romney and Tenterden |
| Parish | Bonnington |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar | Revd Geoff Abasolo-Munnery |
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St Rumwold's Church is an active parish church in the parish of Bonnington, Kent, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
History
[edit | edit source]Bonnington is a small, scattered parish adjacent to Romney Marsh. In the Middle Ages the manor was owned by the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.[1] The church is dedicated to St Rumwold, an infant saint reputed to have lived for only three days.[2][a] Historic England gives a foundation date for the present church as the 12th century.[4] It stands near to the Royal Military Canal which was built as a defensive line during the Napoleonic Wars.[5]
St Rumwold's remains an active parish church and regular, though infrequent, services are held.[6] In April 2023, the funeral of Paul O'Grady was held at the church.[7]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The church dates from the 12th century and comprises a nave, chancel and a small turret. Built of Kentish ragstone, it is a Grade I listed building.[4]
Gallery
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The interior
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The font
See also
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Notes
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[edit | edit source]- ^ Hasted 1799, pp. 331–337.
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Sources
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