In the graveyard stands the Invicta Monument, which originally stood in Watling Street but was moved to this church in 1994.
It records that in 1067, by ancient tradition, the Men of Kent and Kentish Men carrying boughs on their shoulders and swords in their hands met the invader William Duke of Normandy.
They offered peace if he would grant their ancient rights and liberties, otherwise war and that most deadly.
Their request was granted and from that day thye motto of Kent has been "Invicta", meaning unconquered.
