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St John's Commandery

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A medieval chapel which was converted into a farm building during the 16th century. The Commandery features a striking timber roof with an ornamental plaster ceiling.

The Commandery belonged to the Knights of St John Hospitaller (The forerunner of the modern St John Ambulance). It is built of flint and served as both a chapel and hall for a chapter of the chivalric order.

NB. Though there is a parking area, it was locked when I visited, so be prepared to find parking along the verge (which thankfully is not difficult here). Note that the interior is usually only open by prior arrangement.
Densole, Swingfield, Kent, England, CT15 7HG

About St John's Commandery
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: 2 miles northeast of Densole, off the A260, on the minor road between Lydden and Swingfield Minnis.

Website: St John's Commandery
Phone: 01553 631 330
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OS TR232 440

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Nearest Attractions Barfreston, St Nicholas Church - 4.2 miles (Church) Western Heights - 5.3 miles (Historic Property) Knights Templar Church - 5.4 miles (Church) Roman Painted House - 5.6 miles (Roman) Dover Castle - 5.9 miles (Castle) White Cliffs of Dover - 6.6 miles (Countryside) Goodnestone Park Gardens - 6.6 miles (Garden) Westenhanger Castle and Barns - 7.8 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Barfreston - 4 miles away Folkestone - 4.7 miles away Dover - 4.9 miles away Lyminge - 5.2 miles away Hythe - 7.2 miles away Lympne - 9 miles away Canterbury - 9.2 miles away Deal - 10.1 miles away

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St John's Commandery

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Nearest Accommodation to St John's Commandery

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Chapel Cottage - 3.3 miles from St John's Commandery Woolage Green, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £255

13 Green Court - 7.1 miles from St John's Commandery Bridge, Kent Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £280

Hidden Gem, By the Sea - 10.2 miles from St John's Commandery Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £350

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Nearest Hotels

Garden Lodge - 2.2 miles from St John's Commandery Densole, Kent Stay from: £50.00

Old Coach House Hotel - 2.9 miles from St John's Commandery Barham, Kent Stay from: £45.00

Abbots Fireside - 3.4 miles from St John's Commandery Folkestone, Kent Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Garden Lodge Guest House & Restaurant - 2.2 miles from St John's Commandery Folkestone, Kent From: £102.00

Crabble Hill House Guest House - 4.2 miles from St John's Commandery Dover, Kent From: £50.00

The Rob Roy Guest House - 4.3 miles from St John's Commandery Folkestone, Kent From: £29.00

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Folkestone
Discover Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh
103-105 Sandgate Road
Folkestone
Kent
England
CT20 2BQ
Tel: 01303 258 594
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