Visited: 16th July 2016
Ruckinge is a village near the Royal Military Canal in South-West Kent. It lies between Hamstreet in the west and Bilsington in the east.
"Vision of Britain" entry for Ruckinge
Alan’s 4 x great-grandparents Robert Rayner and Ann Rayner (née Crust) arrived in Ruckinge in about 1800 with their son, also called Robert. They had only two more children: Edward (Alan’s 3 x great-grandfather) and Elizabeth (both baptised at St Mary Magdalene, Ruckinge). Ann died in 1851, and is buried at Ruckinge.
In 1824, Edward married Ann Durant at Ruckinge, where they continued to live until at least 1841. The couple had eight children: Richard (b. 1825), Jane (Alan’s 2 x great-grandmother - b. 1827), Edward (b. ca 1829), Thomas (b. ca 1833), Elizabeth (b. 1834), Mary (b. 1837), George (b. 1840) and Emily (b. 1844), all of whom where baptised at Ruckinge.
This map shows the village of Ruckinge and its immediate surroundings.
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| Village sign in churchyard | View of village from Marsh Road bridge over Royal Military Canal |
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| Looking West along Royal Military Canal from Marsh Road | Looking East along Royal Military Canal from Marsh Road |
The current church dates from the 12th century. The tower was rebuilt in the 13th century, including the addition of the spire. The arcade and fenestration date mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries.
Historic England: Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ruckinge
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| Overview of Church, viewed from North-east | Porch on North side of Church |
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| Baptismal font | Pulpit at front of Nave |
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