Horne's Place Chapel
Appledore, Kent/Sussex border
Horne's Place Chapel is a rare private chapel built in 1366 for William Horne and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. It stands in a private garden a mile and a half north of Appledore. You can only go in on Heritage Open Days, so plan ahead.
Highlights
- Rare 14th-century domestic chapel
- Linked to the Peasants' Revolt of 1381
- Undercroft beneath the chapel
Good to know
- The house and garden are privately owned
- Only assistance dogs are allowed
- Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not allowed
Getting there
Horne's Place Chapel, Kenardington Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2ALParking: Park considerately in the driveway to the right of Horne's Place.
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