Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton)
Faversham, East Kent
Photo: Doyle of London, CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Doyle of London, CC BY-SA 4.0
In a field beside the A2 west of Ospringe stand the low ruins of the Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham. Its walls take in part of a 4th-century Roman mausoleum, which English Heritage says makes it unique among Christian buildings in England. Finds from the Roman cemetery nearby are on show at Maison Dieu, under a mile away.
Highlights
- Ruined Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel
- Built over part of a Roman mausoleum
- Under a mile from Maison Dieu
Good to know
- In a field just north of the A2, opposite Faversham Road
- Dogs on leads are welcome
- Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not allowed
Getting there
Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton), Four Oaks Road, off London Road, Ospringe, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0TBParking: Park considerately in the nearby lane.
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Nearby
Photo: Dr Astrid Stilma, CC BY-SA 4.0Oare Gunpowder Works Country Park
The remains of an 18th-century gunpowder works on the edge of Faversham, now a nature reserve where old mill buildings sit among woodland and the leats that once powered them. Coloured trails lead past the ruins to the sound of birdsong and running water.
Image: Huckleberry WoodsHuckleberry Woods
Huckleberry Woods is a small, rustic farm near Faversham where micro pigs, miniature donkeys, teddy bear sheep, pygmy goats and alpacas roam freely around an old orchard. Book a relaxed 2-hour visit, add an experience such as a micro pig or donkey walk, then enjoy tea and cake at the mini cafe while children use the little play area. It suits families and animal lovers who want a quiet, uncrowded day out.
Photo: Roger Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Maison Dieu
Maison Dieu began in the 13th century as part of a royal hospital and pilgrims' rest house on Watling Street, the road to Canterbury. The flint and timber-framed building is now a small volunteer-run museum of Roman and Saxon finds from around Ospringe. The 2026 season ends at the end of October.