Letters

Dear Editor;

BENEFACTIONS BOARDS

For a considerable time, when on my frequent visits to churches in both dioceses, I have become worried about the neglected condition of most of the benefactions boards, usually mouldering beneath towers.

These boards are vital records of parochial history. One would hope that, before their details disappear, records are kept. Ideally, they should be considered as important as hatchments, and conserved. Grants are available for conservation and parishes should take advantage of these.

Perhaps the Churches Committee of Kent Archaeological Society could inaugurate a Benefactions Boards Recording Group. For your interest I originally joined KAS in 1942.

Yours sincerely,
John Physick