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Our Churches We have four beautiful small village churches in our benefice, with some fantastic examples of Late Saxon / Early Norman architecture, wonderful windows, fascinating and moving memorials. St Margaret of Antioch at St Margaret's-at-Cliffe  There are steps for pedestrians up from the High Street, or you can enter the churchyard from the village car park, which also gives you disabled access. If you come from the car park, this is the lovely approach you will come down. Stop and have a look at the fabulous West Door, which is a fine example of Early Norman carving.  It may be one of the earliest aisled churches of its date, and is certainly one of the most famous Norman churches in Kent. Take the time to explore the interior, find the ancient graffiti in the stonework, pause over the beautiful windows and read the plaques. In the south wall is a particularly evocative window commemorating three local men who lost their lives in the Herlad of Free Enterprise disaster.St Augustine at East Langdon  St Augustine's is to be found up the hill from the picturesque village green. With its white interior walls recently repainted, it really is a special place for worship. St Mary the Virgin at West Langdon  Further along the road is the little hamlet of West Langdon, where you will find St Mary the Virgin.  This small church is just perfect for an intimate country wedding service and will seat up to 50 people. St Peter at Westcliffe  This lovely little church is on the Dover Road approaching St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, in the hamlet at Westcliffe. It has unusual box pews and an unusually wide aisle, to accommodate the benches that the poor would use. The wealthy would rent a seat in the box pews. Behind the church can be found the Dare Memorial Garden, which is our main benefice cemetery.  There is a lay-by off the main road in front of the church, for parking, along with bus stops. It is only about half a mile from St Margaret's village. |
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