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 Eastry: 
Dating from Anglo-Saxon times, its name derives from Eastorege which
means the eastern district. The conservation area with attractive mixed
period houses centres around the church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin.
There is a Norman doorway and windows while the nave is probably 13th
century. The five rows of medallion frescoes above the chancel were only
discovered a century ago and have recently been restored. One of Eastry's
four windmills remains in Mill Lane, it dates from 1740. The village has
several shops and a post office on the main street which having been
by-passed is now pleasantly peaceful. Early closing day is on Thursday and
lunchtime closing is still observed |
