In the Domesday Book Patrixbourne was held by Bishop Odo, but in 1200 it was transferred to a cell of an abbey in Normandy and thereafter to Merton Priory.

The parish church dates from the late Norman period and is dedicated to St Mary.

It is built of flint and Caen Stone imported from France and contains 16th and 17th century stained glass from Switzerland.

[1] On 1 April 1987 the civil parish was abolished to form "Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne", part also went to Bridge and the unparished area of Canterbury.

[3] Higham Park is a large neoclassical mansion, once the home of eccentric racing driver Count Louis Zborowski.