St Thomas the Martyr Church - Winchelsea
The church was built at the same time as the town itself but they cannot be sure whether the whole of it was ever built. Today only the chancel and chapels remain in use. The transepts are in ruins and there is no evidence to be seen of a nave.
It was the wealthiest of three local churches and is renowned for its 20th century stained glass windows by Douglas Strachan and the medieval Alard tombs. Robert de Winchelsea who became Archbishop of Canterbury, was born in old Winchelsea in 1230 . He officiated at the marriage of Edward I to Margaret daughter of Phillip III of France. He died in 1315 and is buried in Canterbury Cathedral.
Read MoreIt was the wealthiest of three local churches and is renowned for its 20th century stained glass windows by Douglas Strachan and the medieval Alard tombs. Robert de Winchelsea who became Archbishop of Canterbury, was born in old Winchelsea in 1230 . He officiated at the marriage of Edward I to Margaret daughter of Phillip III of France. He died in 1315 and is buried in Canterbury Cathedral.
