St Clement's Church was originally built in the 12th century. It is entered through a porch on the north side.
It was enlarged not long after with the addition of a narrow southern aisle with an arcade of Early English arches, shown below.
The Royal Arms are of George III, dated 1800, and hang over the chancel arch.
This brass has been removed from the floor and mounted on the wall. It depicts John and Margaret Ips, and can be dated to c.1526.
The font is unusual and dates from c.1300. It has a bowl of Purbeck marble which is supported on a plinth and base of Caen stone. The supporting columns have carved capitals depicting men, beasts and foliage.
Here is a view of this exquisite interior from the Georgian Minstrel's Gallery. The pews were painted pink to restore the church to a period presentation by the Rank Film Organisation for filming "Dr. Syn" in 1963. They had been battleship grey prior to the repainting.
Here is a closer view of the chancel. The altar rails date from the time of Queen Anne and the wooden panelled altar piece is 17th century work.
The nave has massive moulded tie beams and crown posts. The most westerly beam was cut through to allow for the insertion of a 14th century window. A slim piece of iron now bridges the gap left across the window.
The building has just one stained glass window, in the west wall of the north chapel. It is depicts Jesus as the Good Shepherd and is inscribed: "To the Glory of God this window was given to the Church of St Clement Old Romney by Thomas Hoyler Nov 18?86?".
Here is a final view of the church from the south west. The shingled 14th century tower contains three bells, 1684, 1505 and 1709. A notice in the base of the tower indicates that the bells are currently not safe to ring.
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