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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.

It's a pleasure to run through this ancient woodland. There are many tree species, but sweet chestnut and hornbeam are particularly abundant.

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.

In this pretty forest area the trees were used for timber production. Iron was mined. Iron hammers were used to work metal on streams using water power.

The Culvert has recently been restored but its age remains a mystery. It was certainly built to allow heavy loads to cross, which could suggest a connection with the Wealden iron industry in Tudor and early Stuart times. However it could be much older, perhaps dating to Roman times.

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