Church of St Anthony the Martyr, Alkham
The 12th Century flint stone church of Alkham with its square bell tower commands a prominent position in the village.It is situated on high ground on the side of the valley and is approached by a steep,narrow road leading up to a lych-gate.
The church owes its title "The Church Of St.Antonius of Pamiers" or "St.Anthony
The Martyr" to the influence of the Abbot of St.Radigunds Abbey who was granted the parish as a gift in the 13th century. Inside the church is a coffin lid bearing one of the oldest inscriptions in Kent. The coffin belonged to Herbert de Averenches, a monk at St Radigunds. Only one service a week is held in Alkham church but it is still at the centre of much village life.
Church of St Anthony the Martyr, Alkham
The 12th Century flint stone church of Alkham with its square bell tower commands a prominent position in the village.It is situated on high ground on the side of the valley and is approached by a steep,narrow road leading up to a lych-gate.
The church owes its title "The Church Of St.Antonius of Pamiers" or "St.Anthony
The Martyr" to the influence of the Abbot of St.Radigunds Abbey who was granted the parish as a gift in the 13th century. Inside the church is a coffin lid bearing one of the oldest inscriptions in Kent. The coffin belonged to Herbert de Averenches, a monk at St Radigunds. Only one service a week is held in Alkham church but it is still at the centre of much village life.