Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton)
Faversham, Kent
The only church in England built into a Roman pagan mausoleum, a small ruin in a field, quiet and rarely visited with your dog.
There is one fact here that makes the detour worthwhile: this is the only Christian building in England that incorporates the standing remains of a 4th century Romano-British pagan mausoleum within its fabric. The small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham was built directly onto the Roman structure, and you can still pick out the Roman masonry in the walls.
Whilst you find the join between Roman and medieval work, your dog gets a quiet, rarely visited field site a little off the A2, so treat it as a short stop rather than a walk. The North Downs Way and the Faversham creek paths are both within easy reach if you want to make a day of it.
Free and open at any reasonable time. There are no posted dog rules here. It sits in agricultural land, so keep your dog on a lead, watch for livestock and close any gates. There are no facilities and parking is limited roadside space. Finds from the nearby Roman cemetery at Ospringe are on display at Maison Dieu.
At a Glance
- Site Type
- Abbey & Church
- Entry
- Free
- Members
- Free for English Heritage members
- Telephone
- 01795 534542
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton) dog friendly?
There are no posted dog rules at Stone Chapel, so dogs are welcome to visit this quiet, rarely visited field site. It's a short stop rather than a full walk, but it pairs nicely with nearby routes like the North Downs Way or the Faversham creek paths if you want to extend your day.
Are dogs allowed at Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton) year round?
The site is free and open at any reasonable time, with no seasonal restrictions mentioned. It sits in agricultural land, so conditions underfoot may vary with the seasons — worth bearing in mind when planning your visit.
What should I know before visiting Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton) with my dog?
Because the chapel sits within agricultural land, keep your dog on a lead, be alert for livestock, and close any gates behind you. There are no facilities on site and parking is limited to roadside space, so this is best treated as a brief but rewarding stop rather than a base for a longer outing.
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