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St Rumwold's Church is an active parish church in the parish of Bonnington, Kent, England. It is a Grade I listed building.

History

Bonnington is a small, scattered parish adjacent to Romney Marsh. In the Middle Ages the manor was owned by the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.[1] The church is dedicated to St Rumwold, an infant saint reputed to have lived for only three days.[2][a] Historic England gives a foundation date for the present church as the 12th century.[4] It stands near to the Royal Military Canal which was built as a defensive line during the Napoleonic Wars.[5]

St Rumwold's remains an active parish church and regular, though infrequent, services are held.[6] In April 2023, the funeral of Paul O'Grady was held at the church.[7]

Architecture

The church dates from the 12th century and comprises a nave, chancel and a small turret. Built of Kentish ragstone, it is a Grade I listed building.[4]

Gallery

  • St Rumwold's in fields
    St Rumwold's in fields
  • The interior
    The interior
  • The font
    The font

See also


Notes

  1. ^ Dedications to St Rumwold (Rumbold) are rare, there being eight in England.[3]

References

  1. ^ Hasted 1799, pp. 331–337.
  2. ^ "St Rumbold of Buckingham". University of Buckingham. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  3. ^ Vigar, John E. "St Rumwold, Bonnington". Kent Churches. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Rumwold, Bonnington (Grade I) (1071194)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  5. ^ "St Rumwold's Church Bonnington". Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  6. ^ "St Rumwold - A church near you". Church of England. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  7. ^ Pidd, Helen (20 April 2023). "Dogs and mourners line streets to say goodbye to Paul O'Grady". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 April 2023.

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