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AppledoreOur self catering holiday cottage near Appledore is well positioned for touring the area - starting with the gastro pub right next door! Anyway now for a bit of history!
Appledore is situated on
the B2080 just on the edge of the Romney Marshes, where until the
13th century the river Rother used to reach the sea.
In 892, after 5 years of fighting against King Alfred and his armies, the Danes invaded Appledore , via the sea creeks that used to link it to the English Channel, and made it their main base. It is believed that Alfred the Great built a fort at Newenden , and then attacked and defeated the Danes forcing them out of the area. The Domesday Book(1086) records that a church existed, but no stonework of that time can be identified in the existing church of St Peter and St Paul, however much of the 13th century work has survived. The font dates from the 15th century. The screen which is unusual in that it extends right across the church, is in three sections, each having different designs, and dates from the 14th century. The church also houses a stunning tapestry which was worked to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the church in 1988. It depicts the history of this lovely village, and is well worth viewing. In 1359 King Edward III granted Appledore a weekly market and an annual fair. This continued to be held until the end of the last century. In 1380 the French sailed to Appledore , and burned and pillaged the village, gutting the church. The church was subsequently rebuilt and enlarged. In 1381 the men of Appledore joined in the Great Peasants Revolt . Home's Place, which stands just outside the village was sacked by the men of Wat Tyler . In 1450 when the rebel Jack Cade and his army marched through, many Appledore men were included in its ranks. In 1583 Queen Elizabeth I became a tenant of Appledore Manor. In 1804 Napoleon was getting ready to invade England, The Royal Military Canal was built as part of the nations defences. It was re-fortified this century, when Hitler planned his assault during the 2nd World War.
Today it is thankfully a
peaceful village with 2 pubs,a well stocked village shop and a
railway station. Appledore station is around 1 mile from the
village.
For self catering in Appledore there is Ferryboat
cottage. This 3 bedroom holiday cottage is only 1 mile from the town
but conveniently placed next door to a Gastro pub. Appledore
self catering was never as good as it is today. You have the choice
of eating in, going to the pub next door or strolling into Appledore
village. It is also a good alternative to bed and breakfast
Appledore.
Appledore bed and breakfast can be costly between
a few of you whereas Ferryboat cottage's
prices will save you enough money to eat out when
and where you want!
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