When the tower was built New Romney was an important port and the church stood at the very edge of the harbour. Then there was a big storm and the river changed its course- and the town is now over a mile from the sea.
As with many Norman church towers I think the builders were also thinking in terms of defence. It wasn't at all unusual for these south coast ports to be raided- usually by the French.
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Date: 2016-01-21 08:56 pm (UTC)Clearly, somebody was trying to atone for some sin...
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Date: 2016-01-22 09:09 am (UTC)As with many Norman church towers I think the builders were also thinking in terms of defence. It wasn't at all unusual for these south coast ports to be raided- usually by the French.
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