English Heritage sites near Plaxtol Parish
OLD SOAR MANOR
1 miles from Plaxtol Parish
A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
4 miles from Plaxtol Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
EYNSFORD CASTLE
8 miles from Plaxtol Parish
The substantial stone walls of a very early Norman 'enclosure castle', begun c.1085-7 and unusually little altered by later building works. This rare survival stands in an attractive village setting.
LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA
8 miles from Plaxtol Parish
Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all weather family day out. See fascinating Roman artifacts and enjoy a specially commissioned light show.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
9 miles from Plaxtol 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.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
12 miles from Plaxtol Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
Churches in Plaxtol Parish
Plaxtol
Plaxtol Lane
Plaxtol
Sevenoaks
(01732) 811081
http://www.plaxtol.com
Plaxtol Parish Church is one of very few churches built in the Cromwellian period - sometimes called 'The Republic' or 'The Commonwealth' - between the end of the Civil War (1651) and the Restoration of the Monarchy (1660). As such, it has no patron saint or other doctrinal title. The rather plain, puritan box-like structure was developed in the Tractarian style of the late Victorian era, adding transepts, and a riased chancel and sanctuary. A recent appeal and re-ordering is enabling the introduction of toilets and a kitchenette at the base of the tower, and more versatile and comfortable space. We hope and pray that this will help the church to make the most of its geographical setting in the centre of the village, and to fulfill is calling to be an inclusive and special place at the heart of the community.
Pubs in Plaxtol Parish
Golding Hop
Set in a secluded vale surrounded by orchards and woods this stalwart of real ale and cider served direct from casks behind the bar with rare ales often featuring as guest e.g. Skinners Nethergate. Children and dogs welcome in extensive gar...
Papermakers Arms
The Street, Plaxtol, TN15 0QJ
(01732) 810407
papermakersarms.com/
Plough
Plough Hill, Basted, TN15 8PS
(01732) 668619
ploughatbasted.co.uk
Star & Garter
The Star & Garter was a remotely situated pub in the hamlet of Claygate Cross, between Basted and Crouch within the Borough of Tonbridge & Malling. From the photograph it looks to have been a tied Courage house. It is believed to have cl...