New Romney
New Romney is a town in Kent, England, on the edge of Romney Marsh, an area of flat, abundant farming land recovered from the sea after the harbour started to silt up. New Romney, one of the original Cinque Ports, was as soon as a sea port, with the harbour beside the church, yet is now more than a mile from the sea. A mooring ring can still be seen before the church. It is the headquarters of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Like many communities on the marsh it has an excellent Norman church in the centre of town. This church originally stood at the harbourside, and also its entryways are several feet below ground degree. The church is also significant for the watercraft hooks still noticeable on the side wall surfaces. New Romney's historical high street has a number of small as well as fascinating stores. A few organisations shut after the opening of a branch of grocery store chain Sainsbury's, yet the town preserves much of its personality. The previous almshouses in West Street are noted historical buildings of Kent; they were founded in 1610 by John Southland, a vital local mogul, and also rebuilt in 1734. Adjacent to these is Plantagenet House and also No 3 Old Stone Cottage, which originated as a single home created c. 1300-- 1350. Researchers think it was initially the residence of the Master of The Hospital of St John the Baptist, a large secular establishment. The healthcare facility was running by c. 1260 and also grew until the close of the fifteenth century.