Letters to the Editor, Spring 2005

SPRING 2005

Dear Editor

We believe that the ruins we have indicated on the map (1st ed OS), at approximate NGR 615850, 150110, are those referred to in medieval times as Sir Garwynton’s Chapel (or St Radigund’s more latterly). Elderly people in the village still refer to the ruins as ‘the monastery’. The site has become a confusing picture as follies have been created out of recycled flints and tipping has taken place. If any member of your Society can shed further light upon the history of these ruins we would be delighted to learn from them.

Not far away, at NGR 615500, 147000 is a farm now called Fryane Park. In medieval times this was referred to as Holyrood and, again, I wonder if any of your members can help unravel the history of this place.

The village south of Stelling Minnis is now known as Rhodes Minnis. In the 18th century it was referred to as Roods Minnis; can anyone explain the cause of this origin?

I can be contacted at the address or telephone number below. Thank you.

Colin Robbins
Secretary, Stelling Minnis & Upper Hardres Historical Society
C/o Church Lane Cottage
Harvest Lane
Stelling Minnis
Canterbury
01227 707552

The village south of Stelling Minnis is now known as Rhodes Minnis. In the 18th century it was referred to as Roods Minnis; can anyone explain the cause of this origin?