lost village of dode - Kent

 Lost  Village of Dode 

Date: September 2024 

Location:  Kent 

                                                              Public or abandoned - Public.

I saw that the Lost Village of Dode was having an open day, and I had wanted to visit for a long time. So, I took the opportunity to explore the little church and barrow on their open day. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by how cute and well-kept it is, and it has a strong Viking vibe to it. I definitely recommend visiting if you ever get the chance..

The place was said to have been abandoned over 600 years ago, but is now used for a variety of purposes such as celebrations, reflections, and more. It is described as a rare Norman building and has been restored to its original appearance from over 900 years ago. Villagers would have used the church for prayer. Unfortunately, in 1349, the village of Dode was destroyed due to the Black Death, leading to the abandonment of the building until 1901. A local antiquary restored the building, which survived both world wars. About 30 years ago, the ruined Dode church was put up for auction, but the owner decided to keep it as it is. In 1999, they obtained a license to host events such as weddings, farewells, baby welcoming ceremonies, and more.