English Heritage sites near Sutton Valence Parish
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
1 miles from Sutton Valence Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
9 miles from Sutton Valence 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.
ST LEONARD'S TOWER
10 miles from Sutton Valence Parish
An early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep, surviving almost to its original height.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
12 miles from Sutton Valence 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.
OLD SOAR MANOR
12 miles from Sutton Valence 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.
ROCHESTER CASTLE
14 miles from Sutton Valence 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.
Churches in Sutton Valence Parish
St Mary's Church Sutton Valence
Chart Road
Sutton Valence
01622 891804
http://www.handschurches.org
For more information about our church, and to view our calendar of services and events, please visit our website at:
You might also like to look at our magazine, Weald Views.
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Pubs in Sutton Valence Parish
Clothworkers Arms
Good local community pub which runs two darts teams. Good value real ale that is kept in excellent condition. There are panoramic views of the Weald of Kent from the outside bar and rear decking that overlooks the sloping garden. An ingleno...
Kings Head
80 North Street, Sutton Valence, ME17 3AP
(01622) 843264
thekingsheadpub.com
Queens Head
High Street, Sutton Valence, ME17 3AG
(01622) 843225
thequeenshead-pub.co.uk
Swan
Real ales kept in good condition with the best range in the village. Can be busy at weekend. Good locally sourced food in the separate eating area. Excellent views of the Weald of Kent from the garden. Grade II listedbuilding that was origi...