English Heritage sites near Bicknor Parish
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
7 miles from Bicknor Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
7 miles from Bicknor Parish
The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.
FAVERSHAM STONE CHAPEL (OUR LADY OF ELVERTON)
8 miles from Bicknor Parish
The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham.
MAISON DIEU
9 miles from Bicknor Parish
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
9 miles from Bicknor Parish
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.
UPNOR CASTLE
10 miles from Bicknor Parish
Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.
Churches in Bicknor Parish
St James, Bicknor
Bicknor
07402 717325
http://www.beneficeoftunstallandbredgar.org.uk
Bicknor is part of the Benefice of Tunstall and Bredgar, which comprises of the following parishes:- Bredgar with Bicknor, Frinsted, Milstead, Rodmersham, Tunstall and Wormshill. Bicknor church originates from the twelfth century, and was restored 1859-61 by Bodley. It is Grade II* listed. (Listing NGR: TQ8647859317.) It is unusual in that it is built of chalk, with flint external facings. There is no electricity at Bicknor church - lighting is by candles and oil lamps, which creates a wonderful atmosphere for the evening services.
In August 2013 Bicknor church was re-designated as a Chapel of Ease within the Parish of Bredgar with Bicknor.
In practical terms, this makes no difference to the services that are held at Bicknor, and it is still possible for weddings to be conducted here.
During the summer months, the church is open on Monday afternoons from 13:00 to 17:00.
No churches found in Bicknor Parish