English Heritage sites near Lower Halstow Parish
UPNOR CASTLE
6 miles from Lower Halstow 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
7 miles from Lower Halstow 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
8 miles from Lower Halstow 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.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
8 miles from Lower Halstow 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.
FAVERSHAM STONE CHAPEL (OUR LADY OF ELVERTON)
9 miles from Lower Halstow Parish
The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham.
MAISON DIEU
10 miles from Lower Halstow Parish
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.
Churches in Lower Halstow Parish
St Margaret of Antioch Lower Halstow
Church Path, Sheerness Road
Lower Halstow
Sittingbourne
01795 227329
http://thesix.org.uk
St Margaret of Antioch is part of 'The Six' benefice of six Church of England parishes between Rainham and Sittingbourne. It is a much loved and well used 11th century village Church full of history, situated on the banks of the Medway Estuary. There is a lead font which has been in use for over 800 years, and still in regular use today. Some wall paintings and other item of historical significance remain. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">The church is well used by the local community. Further information can be found on 'The Six' website. The current pattern of services during the pandemic period is as follows:
1st Sunday: 8.00am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion (spoken)</span>
2nd Sunday: 10.00am Morning Worship
3rd Sunday: 10.00am Communion
4th Sunday: 10.00am 'Family Time', an informal service suitable for all ages.
Pubs in Lower Halstow Parish
Lower Halstow Working Mens Club
Lower Halstow Working Mens Club, Lower Halstow
Three Tuns
The Street, Lower Halstow, ME9 7DY
(01795) 842840
thethreetunsrestaurant.co.uk