Rye Castle Museum

History of the  Romney Marshes

This series of articles

This series includes articles on various aspects of Romney March  history.  If you scroll down you will find pages  on  ‘the Fifth Continent’,  marsh formation and draining,  farming on the marsh, the Rhee Wall  and   also on Dungeness and its power station and lighthouses.   Next will come a feature on the Romney Marsh churches..  There will be more after that!

The Romney Marsh Research Trust

Much of the information is based on the work of the Romney Marsh Research Trust, and some articles have been provided by Jill Eddison.  The Trust supports the work of a team of archaeologists, historians and geographers who are working on the history of the Marsh.  It runs an annual programme of lectures, guided walks, and site visits for its members. For further information please apply to Terry Burke, Secretary Romney Marsh Research Trust, 41, Mermaid Street, Rye, Sussex. TN31 7EU ( 01797 – 224418 ) or E-Mail TerryBurke9@hotmail.com

A website devoted to Romney Marsh

 Did you know there is a whole website devoted to Romnay Marsh?  There are maps,  articles covering e.g. Man on the Marsh,  natural history, myths and legends…, recommended books….     Go to http://www.andrewleaning.com/index.php.