The Church, built of local ragstone and Caen stone was erected on a hill in Norman times between the years 1100 and 1154 with just a nave and the square chancel. In about 1270 the chancel was extended to its present length.
This is offset to the nave. The east window is typical of Edward 1st reign, 1272-1307. In about 1300 a small chapel was added on the south side. An arch has been cut through at the head of the nave.
The window in the nave has a more decorated top than that of the east window. In about 1400 the tower was built and the nave extended a few feet. At this time some of the windows would have had glass added.
The small chapel, known as the Kingsley Chapel, was extended to nearly the length of the chancel.
Some of the Kingsley family are buried there.
Two arches were made leading from the chancel to the new chapel which was divided by 16 iron bars, removed in about 1850. The font dates from the 15th century. A top lid was originally hinged. There are holes where the hinges have been and it would have had a padlock. In medieval times this was done to prevent witches from stealing holy water to use in their black masses.
The oldest doors are the heavy medieval doors to the church from the porch and some of the roof timbers in the porch. By 1552 the Kennington church had five bells in the "steeple". One, the "A" bell was cast in 1540 by Oldfield and continues to ring after 453 years. Three other bells of 1540 were recast in 1605, 1784 and 1804. A further bell was added in 1605 an "E" in 1883.
You are looking for a 35mm film canister - which is hidden outside the church grounds Inside this cache there is a laminate with co-ordinates for GC2G6NN ‘Time to remember‘, which can be found nearby.
Please replace laminated coordinates and leave in Church Micro canister.
Thank you
Please take care when replacing caches - fasten securely and hide well -
Many thanks The cache has a log book but no room for pen so bring one along.
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If any body would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication
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