New Romney
New Romney is a small town in Kent, England, on the edge of Romney Marsh, a location of level, abundant farming land reclaimed from the sea after the harbour started to silt up. New Romney, one of the initial Cinque Ports, was as soon as 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 headquarters of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Like lots of communities on the marsh it has an outstanding Norman church in the centre of community. This church originally stood at the harbourside, as well as its entrances are several feet below ground level. The church is additionally noteworthy for the watercraft hooks still apparent on the side walls. New Romney's historical high street has numerous tiny and also intriguing stores. A couple of companies closed after the opening of a branch of grocery store chain Sainsbury's, however the town maintains much of its character. The former almshouses in West Street are kept in mind historical buildings of Kent; they were founded in 1610 by John Southland, a vital local magnate, as well as rebuilt in 1734. Adjacent to these is Plantagenet House and also No 3 Old Stone Cottage, which originated as a single residence constructed c. 1300-- 1350. Scientists think it was originally the home of the Master of The Hospital of St John the Baptist, a huge secular facility. The hospital was operating by c. 1260 and also grew until the close of the fifteenth century.