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Almost nothing reliable is known about the life of Saint GEORGE, to whom the church of Benenden was dedicated, but the veneration of him stretches back to early Christianity. A martyr who is equated with George is said to have lived in the third century. The legend of Saint George as a dragon slayer is well known and widespread, however, and he is usually depicted - in paintings or as a statue - as the conqueror of the monster, often as a knight on horseback. The memorial day of the very popular George in the calendar of saints is celebrated on April 23rd in both the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. Among other things, he is the patron saint of the English kingdom, and some of the orders and decorations awarded there also bear his name.

Almost nothing reliable is known about the life of Saint GEORGE, to whom the church of Benenden was dedicated, but the veneration of him stretches back to early Christianity. A martyr who is equated with George is said to have lived in the third century. The legend of Saint George as a dragon slayer is well known and widespread, however, and he is usually depicted - in paintings or as a statue - as the conqueror of the monster, often as a knight on horseback. The memorial day of the very popular George in the calendar of saints is celebrated on April 23rd in both the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. Among other things, he is the patron saint of the English kingdom, and some of the orders and decorations awarded there also bear his name.

A great supply spot.

St George is a 14th-century church occupying a prime position at the head of Benenden village green. After being damaged by a storm in 1672, the church was restored significantly and underwent further repairs in the 19th century. St George is Grade II-listed.

Interesting equipment. There is an ancient yew tree in the entrance area.

The first church at Rolvenden was recorded in 1090 of Saxon origin. In the 12th and 13th centuries the early building was replaced by the current stone church, which was then heavily remodelled in the 14th century to form the church we see today.

The present house was designed by Edwin Lutyens and built in 1909. Author Frances Hodgson Burnett lived in the previous house on the site and the walled garden was said to be inspiration for her book The Secret Garden. The house is now converted into luxury flats

Mentioned in the Domesday Book that a church existed here in 1086. It was enlarged in the 14th century though being shorter than today through lack of a west tower