Chilham- with oldest in Kent Medieval Square
The village of Chilham is located in the valley of the Great Stour river.
At each end of the square are its major buildings: Chilham Castle and the 15th century parish church, dedicated to St Mary. It is believed that Thomas Becket was buried in the churchyard.
The village has a number of period houses such as the former vicarage which dates from 1742.
The railway station, in a part of the village called Bagham, is located on the line from Ashford to Canterbury.
There are two other settlements in the parish: Shottenden and Old Wives Lees.
source: Wikipedia
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| Chilham Castle |
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| Chilham Castle |
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| XV century church |
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