St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

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St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

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Location: Icklesham, Rother, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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March 8, 2023

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Now partly in ruins, the 13th century St Thomas the Martyr Church is dedicated to Thomas Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury. The church was built when the whole village of Winchelsea was moved inland and uphill after flooding decimated the port of the same name. There are differing accounts as to whether the building was ever finished or if it was partly destroyed in an attack by the French. It is worth looking inside at the intricate masonry, medieval tombs and early 20th century stained glass window.

Javi Jaavii

October 20, 2023

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In front of this historic village in East Sussex, the so-called Battle of Winchelsea or Les Espagnols sur Mer was fought during the Hundred Years' War.

James Standing

June 23, 2018

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Mark sure to pop into the church as it has some amazing stained glass windows. Outside you can see the ruins of the previous church

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Winchelsea Town & Beach loop from Rye

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Embark on the Winchelsea Town & Beach loop from Rye, a moderate hiking route that spans 10.7 miles (17.2 km) with a gentle elevation gain of 237 feet (72 metres).…

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