St Mary in the Marsh

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country = England
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static_image_caption=The church of "St Mary the Virgin", St Mary in the Marsh
latitude= 51.015
longitude=0.945
official_name=St Mary in the Marsh
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shire_district= Shepway
shire_county = Kent
region= South East England
constituency_westminster=Folkestone and Hythe
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St Mary in the Marsh is a village near New Romney in Kent, Englandsituated in the heart of Romney Marsh in one of its least populated areas but with New Romney just 3 miles away there are plenty of amenities close- by.The Village consists of a few homes, [http://www.thestarinn-themarsh.co.uk/StarHistory.html The Star Inn] , which provides a focal point for the local community and a church, [http://www.romneydeanery.org.uk/StMaryinthemarsh.shtml “St Mary the Virgin”]

It is probable that there was a Saxon church on the site originally known as "Siwold's Circe". This was superseded after the Norman invasion by a stone built church with a splendid three tier tower of Kentish ragstone. The oldest parts of the church are about 1133 AD. The chancel was extended in about 1220 AD. Like many Marsh churches it is built on a mound to avoid flooding. It is thought that in days gone by, the Norman built church was used by local smugglers to store their smuggled goods. Inside is a plaque commemorating Edith Nesbit, author of "The Railway Children", who lived at St. Mary's Bay and is buried in the churchyard. There are many interesting features of the building which warrant a visit.

St Mary in the Marsh is surrounded by the stark beauty of the marshes & the open landscapes of rich farmland