Fairfield lies between Brookland and Brenzett on a minor road in a deserted part of the Walland Marsh . The area was won from the sea (inned) sometime between 1200 and 1270. The monks from Canterbury built dykes to the western edge of the Rhee Wall (the sea defenses built by the Romans) and enclosed the land so reclaiming the rich and fertile soil from the sea. 1287 saw the great storm in which Broomhill was swept away and New Romney barely survived. The Rother changed its course to the sea, and exited the marshes at Rye, whereas before the storm the river found its way to the sea near to modern day Greatstone and Littlestone . Fayrefelde existed before 1595 as a map of the time shows the village approximately where the church now sits. It is likely that as the land became more reclaimed so the village sprung up. Nowadays all that can be seen is the church lying down from the road embankment which is probably the original inning wall. St Thomas a Becket at Fairfield is one of those churches supported by the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust .

Services

There are no services at Fairfield , but about 2 miles away lies Appledore with its tea shops and other attractions. The nearest trains to the area stop at Appledore station which is about 4 miles away.

Views

Fairfield church is very pretty lying alone in a field surrounded by sheep. The views across the deserted ex marshland are very pretty.

Businesses Servicing the Area

Service Web Business Name Location Phone Accountant Alison Stevens & Co (Robertsbridge) (01580)-880237 Chair Doctor Holland of Rye (Rye) (01797)-222648 Record Producer Jelly Recording Studios (Whatlington) (01580)-882032

Local Amenities

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