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Almost nothing reliable is known about the life of Saint George, to whom the church of Broad Oak is dedicated, but veneration of him stretches back to early Christianity. A martyr identified with George is said to have lived in the third century. The legend of Saint George as the dragon slayer, however, is quite well known and widespread; he is often depicted—in paintings or statues—as the conqueror of the monster, often as a knight on horseback. The feast day of the very popular Saint 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 bear his name.

The present building replaced an earlier chapel at Chapel Cross in 1807. It is now used by an Evangelical congregation.

Beautiful tunnel lane

The church was completed and dedicated in 1959, being formally named St. George’s. A magnificent painting of the Crucifixion above the altar was completed by Mordant Mauleverer Parker.

Uprising against the government of Henry VI, Jack Cade, an Irishman living in Kent, organised a rebellion among local small property holders angered by high taxes and prices. He took the name John Mortimer, identifying himself with the family of Henry’s rival, the duke of York. Cade and his followers defeated a royal army in Kent and entered London, where they executed the lord treasurer. His rebellion contributed to the breakdown of royal authority that led to the Wars of the Roses.

The church was built in the 14th century on the location of a former church with the 13th century tower being incorporated into the new church. Stonemasons working on the church built a pub next door to act as their shelter when they were working on it

A former pub named after the eccentric local John (Mad Jack) Fuller

Ashburnham Place was a fine manor house until the mid-20th century. The landscape park with three lakes was created by the grandiose landscape architect Capability Brown. Today the property belongs to a Christian community that runs a restaurant with highly recommended organic food. The homemade bread is also very good.