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Members Only Area => General Discussion => Topic started by: John Walker on August 26, 2021, 10:51:33 AM

Title: Perry Wood Selling and the pulpit
Post by: John Walker on August 26, 2021, 10:51:33 AM

I took my grandchildren to Perry Wood yesterday, Selling and we walked to the 'Pulpit'.  They asked why it was there.   I think I remember reading that someone used to preach from there on Sundays and there was some connection with a minor uprising.  It was known as the 'Drawing Room' and had a semi-circle of benches around it.

I can't find anything online, so wondered if any of our knowledgeable members can help.  Thanks


ps.  Nice pint of rich Blackshore Stout on tap in the Rose and Crown while I was in Perry Wood.

Title: Re: Perry Wood Selling and the pulpit
Post by: grandarog on August 26, 2021, 12:40:34 PM

The Pulpit at Southern end of the wood has fascinated folks for years. Its history is a bit of a mystery .Built in the early 1800's, it has been replaced and rebuilt several times over the years. Is thought to be so-named because sermons were once preached from there!No-one is sure but it’s likely that it was built To survey the grand Sheldwich LeesCourt Estate to the West.

Title: Re: Perry Wood Selling and the pulpit
Post by: John Walker on August 28, 2021, 01:46:46 AM

Thanks for the info Grandarog.  I'm now thinking that there is some info in Rose and Crown about it.


I have this photo taken from the pulpit showing the benches where the locals were 'preached' to.