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Two ancient churches in Kent, closed for over 650 years after the outbreak of the Black Death plague decimated their congregations, have finally reopened to the public in a celebratory event.
The sister churches, Dode and St. Benedict's at Paddlesworth, located just 1.5 miles apart, welcomed visitors on Sunday in a historic event marking their simultaneous reopening.
Both churches, which date back to the early 1100s, were once thriving Christian community centers until the Black Death struck in 1349. The plague wiped out the population of Dode entirely, leaving only the church standing. The parish priest was subsequently moved to Paddlesworth, and Dode remained unused for centuries.
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The sister churches, Dode and St. Benedict's at Paddlesworth, located just 1.5 miles apart, welcomed visitors on Sunday in a historic event marking their simultaneous reopening.
Both churches, which date back to the early 1100s, were once thriving Christian community centers until the Black Death struck in 1349. The plague wiped out the population of Dode entirely, leaving only the church standing. The parish priest was subsequently moved to Paddlesworth, and Dode remained unused for centuries.
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2 ancient churches lost to the Black Death reopen after 650 years
Two ancient churches in England, closed for over 650 years after the outbreak of the Black Death plague decimated their congregations, have finally reopened to the public in a celebratory event
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