English Heritage sites near Boughton Monchelsea Parish
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
3 miles from Boughton Monchelsea 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 Boughton Monchelsea 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.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
7 miles from Boughton Monchelsea Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
OLD SOAR MANOR
10 miles from Boughton Monchelsea Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
12 miles from Boughton Monchelsea 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.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
12 miles from Boughton Monchelsea Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
Churches in Boughton Monchelsea Parish
St Peter
Church Hill
Boughton Monchelsea
(01622) 743321
http://stpeters-church.org.uk/
St Peter's with Junction is the church community at the heart of Boughton Monchelsea. Together we worship and explore what it means to follow Jesus Christ and share his hope. We are a church family of all ages, backgrounds and situations in life, and so. whoever you are, we welcome you and would like to think you can find a home amongst us. We have two congregations within close proximity where we offer different styles of service in which to pursue, our worship of God together, our commitment to learning about the Bible as God's word as well as a desire to share this with others.
There are two services at St Peter's:
An 8:00am service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday's this is a Book of Common Prayer Communion service, which is quiet and meditative.
At 10.15, There is a lively service in a friendly family atmosphere where all ages come together to worship. Tea and coffee are served afterwards. Holy Communion is usually celebrated on 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Junction Our 11:00 service is our most informal, Bacon Rolls, Tea and coffee are served as people come in. the Teaching is often Informal, and worship is usually led by a band. Many who come are students and young adults. This service is held in the Village Hall on Church Street. opposite the primary school.
SAFEGUARDING
We take safeguarding seriously
We want children/ youth and vulnerable people including adults to be fully protected from inappropriate behaviour or remarks, as well as protected from any potential exploitation.
We need to be watchful over any activity that is in anyway connected with St Peters or Junction Church at any time of the week, whether an official activity or not.
If you are concerned about any issues concerning Junction or St Peters Church involving either children/ Youth and vulnerable people; Please contact one of the following:-
PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER & CHURCH WARDEN
Anne Norris
01622 745115
CHURCH WARDEN
Nick Willoughby
01622 761790
Alternatively you may wish to report a concern, or read about safeguarding @
https://www.churchofenglad.org/more/safeguarding
Pubs in Boughton Monchelsea Parish
Boughton Monchelsea Social Club
86 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea, ME17 4HN
(01622) 743344
Cock Inn
Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea, ME17 4JD
(01622) 743166
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