New Romney
New Romney is a small town in Kent, England, on the edge of Romney Marsh, an area of flat, rich farming land recovered from the sea after the harbour began to silt up. New Romney, one of the initial Cinque Ports, was when a sea port, with the harbour adjacent to the church, however is currently greater 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 excellent Norman church in the centre of town. This church originally stood at the harbourside, as well as its entryways are numerous feet underground degree. The church is likewise significant for the boat hooks still evident on the side wall surfaces. New Romney's historic high street has numerous small and also fascinating stores. A couple of companies closed after the opening of a branch of supermarket chain Sainsbury's, but the town keeps much of its character. The former almshouses in West Street are noted historical buildings of Kent; they were founded in 1610 by John Southland, an essential local magnate, and rebuilt in 1734. Adjacent to these is Plantagenet House and No 3 Old Stone Cottage, which originated as a single home built c. 1300-- 1350. Scientists assume it was initially the home of the Master of The Hospital of St John the Baptist, a big nonreligious facility. The medical facility was operating by c. 1260 and also grew till the close of the fifteenth century.
