English Heritage sites near Iwade Parish

Upnor Castle

UPNOR CASTLE

7 miles from Iwade Parish

Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.

Rochester Castle

ROCHESTER CASTLE

8 miles from Iwade Parish

Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.

Temple Manor

TEMPLE MANOR

9 miles from Iwade Parish

Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.

Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton)

FAVERSHAM STONE CHAPEL (OUR LADY OF ELVERTON)

9 miles from Iwade Parish

The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham.

Maison Dieu

MAISON DIEU

10 miles from Iwade Parish

Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.

Kit's Coty House and Little Kit's Coty House

KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE

10 miles from Iwade Parish

The remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Impressive Kit's Coty has three uprights and a massive capstone: Little Kit's Coty, alias the Countless Stones, is now a jumble of sarsens.

Churches in Iwade Parish

All Saints Iwade

The Street Iwade
01795 227329
http://www.thesix.org.uk

All Saints Iwade is one of the six Church of England parishes which together make up 'The Six' benefice in North Kent between Rainham & Sittingbourne. The ancient church building is located in the centre of the village. All our Sunday Services, which are informal with contemporary worship, are suitable for families and children. They take place at 10.30am, and follow the pattern below:

1st, 3rd, 4th Sunday: All-Age Worship

2nd Sunday: Communion

We welcome you to join in our worship and to become a part of our worshipping community. We have numerous other events that take place during the week. Please follow the links to the following websites to find out more about us: www.thesix.org.uk

Pubs in Iwade Parish

Woolpack Inn

17 The Street, Iwade, ME9 8SH
(01795) 472656
woolpackiwade.co.uk

Fairly large and interesting roadside pub, in the midst of an area surrounded by much development in recent years. One open plan room around a bar, and judging from the clientele a destination mainly for those seeking food. Extensive menu a...