English Heritage sites near East Guldeford Parish
CAMBER CASTLE
2 miles from East Guldeford Parish
Enjoy a guided tour around this historic castle built by Henry VIII. Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea. The ruin of an unaltered artillery fort designed to guard the port of Rye.
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
6 miles from East Guldeford Parish
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
DYMCHURCH MARTELLO TOWER
11 miles from East Guldeford Parish
This is one of a chain of ingeniously designed artillery towers built around the south and east coasts of England from 1805 to protect against the threat of invasion by Napoleon.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
13 miles from East Guldeford Parish
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
19 miles from East Guldeford Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
21 miles from East Guldeford Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
Churches in East Guldeford Parish
St Mary
Towards the end of the 15th century, Sir Richard Guldeford applied for permission to build a church at his own expense on his lands. This was granted and on 29th September 1505 St Mary's Church was consecrated by the bishop of Chichester, Richard Fitzjames. In 1676 an official population return for East Guldeford revealed that there were 35 parishoners. Now, 500 years later there are still only about 65. It is amazing that such a small community has maintained their parish church in such good repair for so long - in recent years with the help of the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust and Sussex Historic Churches Trust. Such enthusiasm for this lovely Marsh church reflects the affection in which it is held. Today, the church continues to fill a three-fold role: firstly as a symbol of Christianty at our centre, secondly as a symbol of our community and thirdly as part of our national heritage.
The church is built entirely of brick laid in English bond. There is one plain door in the west wall. The roof is divided into two gables with a valley and a bell cote between. Inside features include a double decker pulpit and box pews. It is the only Romney Marsh church in East Sussex.
No churches found in East Guldeford Parish