Explore Paddock Wood Old Closed Churchyard

St Andrew's Church was built in 1859 and was bombed in 1940. Left behind is a lovely area, where indigenous plants, trees and wildlife thrive undisturbed for most of the year. Part of the wall of the old St Andrews Church remains. Along with many interesting headstone designs of the 20s and 30s, there are 8 Commonwealth War Graves. Four soldiers from WW1 lie buried here.
Three of the WW1 burials are in private family graves , whilst the fourth has a Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone..
The four WW2 graves represent the Marines, Air Force, Royal Artillery and an Army Ambulance driver.
Dorothy Dickens, granddaughter of Charles Dickens is buried here. She lived in Paddock Wood and died in 1930.
Victims of a high profile murder case in 1940 are also buried here. It happened at Crittenden in Matfield.
Family of Lt Gen Sir Frederick Morgan of D Day fame, for example his grandparents Elizabeth and Edgeworth Horrocks of Mascalls are here too.
The area is of historical interest particularly to those researching family history, WW1 & WW2 or Charles Dickens. The area is also of great environmental interest. There will be guides available on Saturday 19th September but it is open every day to visitors.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10.00-16.00

Location & directions

Church Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

Directions:

Opposite St Andrews Road junction with Church Road. Parking will be available in St Andrews Road recreation ground

Contact on day:

Mrs Meryl Flashman

Telephone number:

+447593089817

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Wide grassed paths with generally level terrain. The area is open and information will be left for visitors however volunteers will be available for some of the time and contact details will be available if they are not present. Please call to book a time if a guide is required

Additional information

Some great examples of a variety of different grave stone designs from the time

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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