New Romney
New Romney is a town in Kent, England, on the edge of Romney Marsh, an area of level, abundant agricultural land recovered from the sea after the harbour began to silt up. New Romney, among the initial Cinque Ports, was once a sea port, with the harbour beside the church, but is currently more than a mile from the sea. A mooring ring can still be seen before the church. It is the head office of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Like many towns on the marsh it has an outstanding Norman church in the centre of town. This church initially stood at the harbourside, and its entryways are several feet below ground degree. The church is additionally notable for the watercraft hooks still noticeable on the side walls. New Romney's historic high street has several tiny and also fascinating stores. A few businesses closed after the opening of a branch of grocery store chain Sainsbury's, yet the town maintains much of its personality. The former almshouses in West Street are noted historic structures of Kent; they were founded in 1610 by John Southland, an important neighborhood magnate, and rebuilt in 1734. Adjacent to these is Plantagenet House as well as No 3 Old Stone Cottage, which came from as a single home built c. 1300-- 1350. Scientists think it was originally the home of the Master of The Hospital of St John the Baptist, a large secular establishment. The medical facility was operating by c. 1260 as well as prospered till the close of the fifteenth century.
