Ickham

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Ickham

Established orchard The view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6185399">TR2257 : Establishing a new orchard</a> was taken before the trees had been planted. — Established orchard Credit: John Baker

Ickham is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated about 7 miles south of the historic city of Canterbury, Ickham falls within the administrative district of Dover. With a population of around 600 residents, the village is characterized by its tranquil and rural setting.

The origins of Ickham can be traced back to medieval times, and its name is believed to derive from the Old English words meaning "homestead of Icca's people." The village is known for its picturesque and quintessentially English appearance, with a mix of traditional thatched cottages, timber-framed houses, and Georgian buildings. The local church, St. John the Evangelist, is a notable landmark, dating back to the 12th century and featuring beautiful stained glass windows.

Ickham is surrounded by the scenic Kentish countryside, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty. The nearby Great Stour River provides pleasant walks and boating opportunities, while the surrounding fields and woodlands are popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Ickham boasts a close-knit community spirit and a range of amenities. These include a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a local shop. Additionally, the village is well-connected to larger towns and cities. Canterbury is easily accessible by car or public transport, offering a wide range of amenities, shopping centers, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Ickham is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment, combined with convenient access to nearby urban areas.

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Ickham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.276954/1.185689 or Grid Reference TR2257. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Established orchard

The view of TR2257 : Establishing a new orchard was taken before the trees had been planted.

John Baker

Wickham Mill

Repairs are being undertaken to the boards over the waterwheel with a framework in place to attach new boards to. The watermill is a grade II listed early 19th century building with four storeys and attics in the gable end. The ground floor is of red brick, faced with weatherboarding above. There are gable ends east and west and the roof is tiled. In the west gable end is a small projection of one window to which a hoist was once fixed. The windows have modern casements. There is an overshot waterwheel Link

John Baker

Wickham Mill

Repairs are being undertaken to the boards over the waterwheel with a framework in place to attach new boards to. This is a closer view of the repairs to the boards above the waterwheel of TR2258 : Wickham Mill, from the east-northeast The watermill is a grade II listed early 19th century building with four storeys and attics in the gable end. The ground floor is of red brick, faced with weatherboarding above. There are gable ends east and west and the roof is tiled. In the west gable end is a small projection of one window to which a hoist was once fixed. The windows have modern casements. There is an overshot waterwheel Link

John Baker

Wickhambreaux Court, The List

The view shows retiling of the roof is being carried out. The house, which is grade II listed, is probably an 18th century building, which was refaced around 1800 Link

John Baker

Stained glass window, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne

At the east end of the south aisle. The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.

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War memorial, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne

The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.

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Copperfields, Canterbury Road

The house was built in a TR2357 : Field, Canterbury Road.

John Baker

St Mary's Church, Wingham

St Mary's church, Wingham is Grade I listed, see: Link

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St Mary's Church, Wingham

St Mary's church, Wingham is Grade I listed, see: Link

Philip Halling

East window, Wingham Church

The Stained glass east window in St Mary's church, Wingham.

Philip Halling

Reredos in St Mary's Church, Wingham

The 15th-century reredos in St Mary's church, Wingham, which was brought from Troyes in France. The upper section depicts the Passion of Christ, the lower half shows the Last Supper and the Adoration of the Kings.

Philip Halling

Wingham Church spire

Christians have been worshipping on this site since shortly after St. Augustine's mission to England in 597 AD. The building we see today, though, is essentially medieval, with major work from the late 13th century (chancel), early 15th (tower and south porch) and mid-16th (nave), with some Georgian and Victorian alterations. The church’s size and prominence stem from its status as a College of Canons, founded by Archbishop Peckham in 1286 (The fine timber-framed buildings opposite the church were originally canons’ houses.) By Elizabethan times the building was in poor repair; in consequence, the old north aisle was pulled down and the south aisle rebuilt. The story goes that money collected for restoration by George Ffogarde, a Canterbury brewer, was embezzled - hence pillars made of chestnut rather than the traditional stone. Some fine monuments embellish the church, including one in the north chapel, now the vestry, to Sir Thomas Palmer (1624) and the remarkable Oxenden memorial (1682) in the form of a highly decorated obelisk. In the chancel, misericords with interesting wood-carvings survive from the early 14th century. Far plainer, but much more modern, is a plaque to General Miller, the Wingham-born hero of Peru's struggle for independence from Spain. Grade I listed. Link

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