Site of the ancient church of St Michael, Ashford
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Image: © Marathon Taken: 10 Sep 2014
The present church of St Matthew was built between 1858 and 1865. Further to the east in the churchyard is this tablet marking the site of the previous church, dedicated to St Michael, which was demolished at that time. See also http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4162177