Ash-next-Sandwich

Ash-next-Sandwich is a village in East Kent lying to west of the town of Sandwich. It is one of the largest villages in the county.

Related Topics:
Kent - Sandwich

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The parish church, dedicated to St Nicholas, has a 15th century tower with a green copper spire, and has the best collection of medieval effigies in Kent. Ash is known for its market gardens, and it had at one time its own brewery. There are two vineyards nearby.

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There are many medieval buildings in the village, including one which is named as a Historic Building of Kent. In the same lane are a number of Tudor cottages.

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