Vera Effigies Richardi Kilburne Armigeri Topographiae Cantianae Authoris Aetatis suae 52. 24. Septemb 1657 J. Crose sculp A TOPOGRAPHIE OR SURVEY OF THE COUNTY OF KENT With some Chronological Historicall and other matters touching the same And the several Parishes and Places therein By Richard Kilburne of Hawkherst Esquire Nascimur partim Patriae LONDON Printed by Thomas Mabb for Henry Atkinson and are to be sold at his Shop at Staple-Inn-gate in Holborne 1659. TO THE NOBILITY GENTRY and COMMONALTY OF KENT Right Honourable c. YOu are now presented with my larger Survey of Kent promised in my Epistle to my late brief Survey of the same wherein among severall things I hope conducible to the service of that County you will finde mention of some memorable acts done and offices of eminent trust borne by severall of your Ancestors other remarkeable matters touching them and the Places of Habitation and Interment of many of them For the ready finding whereof I have added an Alphabeticall Table at the end of this Tract My Obligation of Gratitude to that County wherein I have had a comfortable subsistence for above Thirty five years last past and for some of them had the Honour to serve the same pressed me to this Taske which being finished If it in any sort prove serviceable thereunto I have what I aimed at My humble request is That if herein any thing be found either by omission or alteration substantially or otherwise different from my aforesaid former Survey you would be pleased to be informed that the same happened by reason of further or better information tending to more certaine truths than formerly I had Those differencies and the rectifying of the same are contained in a parcell of this Tract towards the end thereof which I now added That thereby Correction may be made of my former Survey which will be more conveniently portable for ordinary use than this What is found defective herein be pleased not to impute to wilfull errour But either to misapprehension or misinformation both which I endeavoured to avoid And as to the distances of Parishes herein specified be pleased to know that I meane the same by a straight line from Church to Church taking the Station for the view at Newenden being the middle of the South-side of the County as they stand in that best Map thereof extant made by Master Phillip Symonson sometime Resident therein which I the rather doubt not to call the best for that by comparing the same with others I finde it so to be and the like Character in effect was long since set upon the same by that Learned Judicious and Laborious Gentleman William Lambard Esquire whose Monument of Piety and Charity in this County Directory to the peaceable Government of the same and painfull and able performance of his Perambulation thereof have rendred and will perpetuate his Memory Famous The last whereof hath left very little matter of addition but much of imitation both for my self and all others that shall succeed him in works of this nature which was the principall cause that I endeavoured brevity herein being unwilling too far to lengthen this Tract with repetition of what hath been better set forth by others though in works of this nature all ingenuous persons know much use must be made of the labours of our Predecessors There being no other way to enable treating of matters long before our being Now that the Errata's of the Presse may first be corrected by what is at the end of this Tract for that purpose prepared before the Tract be read and that in reading the same other smaller errours of the Presse may also be corrected and that the passages herein may be well weighed before censured and the veile of love cast over what is either in truth or in the Readers conceit defective or mistaken is the humble desire of His Countries and your Servant Richard Kilburne The Contents of this Book A Generall description of Kent page 1. A particular description of the severall Parishes therein Alphabetically page 8. A description of Canterbury page 300 The two divisions of Kent and how to divide each of them from the other in any Map of the County page 303. The five Laths and severall divisions of Iustices in the same viz. Sutton at Hone. page 304 Aylesford page 307 Scray page 310 St. Augustine page 313 Shipway page 315 The Bailiwicks and extents of the same Alphabetically page 319 The hundreds and extents of the same Alphabetically page 330 Townes not being hundreds having Constables of themselves and the extents of the same Alphabetically page 348 The Liberties in Kent and extents of the same and directions of writs of Habeas Corpus Sheriffs Warants to the same Alphabetically page 351 The direction of Writs of Habeas Corpus to the City of Canterbury page 357 The Principall Rivers in Kent and the courses of them page 366 The Corporations in Kent page 369 The Market Townes and dayes of the Markets page 370 The Months and dayes of the sameâ— when the Fairs are kept page 371 The Attendants at the Assises page 373 The dayes of the Quarter Sessions and Attendants at the same viz. The West division page 375 The East division page 376 The Diocess of Canterbury and the Deanrie and Parishes in the same Alphabetically page 377 The Diâ—cess of Rochester and the Deaâ—ries and Parishes in the same Alphabetically page 380 The Saints to whom the Churches were dedicated Alphabetically page 382 Parishes ending in one termination Alphabetically page 386 The Sheriffs of Kent in the last five Centuries page 388 The Iudges dayes and places of Assises in the last Century page 398 Directions to amend my former Brief Survey of Kent page 415 A TOPOGRAPHIE OR Survey of the County of KENT THis County of Kent is scituate at the South East part or corner of England and is bounded to the River of Thames towards the North to the German Ocean towards the North and East to the narrow Seas toward the East and South to the County of Sussex towards the South and West and to the County of Surrey towards the West The length thereof in a straight line from the West part of Leusham to the East part of Saint Peters in Thonet is about 52. miles But in the middle length thereof from the West part of Braâ—ed to the East part of Ringwold it is but about 47. miles And through the middle of this County from Newenden-Bridge in the South to the furthest part of the Isle of Gâ—ean in the North the breadth is about 27. miles The circumserence of the County is thus viz. from the West and of Depâ—ford to the East end of the North Foreland in the Isle of Thanet round by the river of Thames and the Sea being the North side of the County is about 61. miles but in a straight line the same is but about 51 miles From thence about to the corner of Dengenesse being the
William the Conquerour who gave the Lordship of Chilham to one Fulbert one of the eight cheif Captaines or Lieutenent Governours of Dovor Castle under Iohn Lord Fines and the said Fulbert then built the Castle which continued in his heires males till the time of King Henry 1. At which time the heire Female of his Family married Badlesmer who builded a good seate in the midst of the Castle and the same continued in his name and Family till the time of King Richard the 2. at which time it came to the Earle of Rutland and remained in his Family till the time of King Henry 8. and then it was sould to Sir Thomas Cheney who defaced and carried away part thereof and afterwards his son sold the same to Sir Thomas Kempe the aforesaid discent from Fulbert to Badlesmer I dare not avouch for certaine the same being controverted by Mr. Camden in his Britania fo 335. But being by me so found in an ancient Manuscript and seeming specious I thought fit here to insert it Leaving the Reader to judge as he seeth cause The parsonage of Chilham belonged antiently to the Priory of Throwleigh and as concerning the campe of Iulius Caesar here pitched and the place and derivation of the name of Iullaberies grave neer this place I refer them that desire further satisfaction therein to Mr. Camdens Britania Fol. 336. Onely I do elsewhere find that Quintus Laberus a military Tribune to Iulius Caesar was there slaine and buried and the place thereby called Iulaber A Faire is kept in this Parish yearly upon the day of Simon and Iude being the 28th day of October CHILLENDEN LIeth towards the East end of the County about four miles towards the South-West distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eastry Lâ—th of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath the Liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth over the same it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All Saints CHISLET LIeth towards the north-North-East side of the County by the River Stoure about five miles towards the north East distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the Connty and Division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mâ—nnour and Park of Chislet but it claimeth more largely over all this parish for that it is in the hunâ—red of Blengaâ—e which belonged to that Abbey the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury also claimeth in this Parish it was all in the Deanry of West Beere and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries CHRIST-CHVRCH CANTERBURY THe name of the place sheweth in what part of the County it lieth it is in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham if in any The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth there It is in the hundred of Westgate if in any in the Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County It is claimed by the Justices of the City of Canterbury and also by the Justices of the county of Kent in the Lath aforesaid to be in their division but though it be rather reputed and the usage in the Precincts of this Church in matters criminal and civil do seem to make good that the same is in the division of the Justices in the Lath aforesaid I shaâ—l forbear to write any thing positively therein Here are held yearly three Faires viz. one on the feast day of the Translation of Thomas Becket being the seventh day of Iuly and called Becket Faire another on Michaelmass day being the twentie nineth day of September and the other on the day of the Passion of Thomas Becket being the twenty nineth day of December and every of these Faires continue nine daies This place was in the Diocess of Canterbury in the year 600. Pope Gregory sent Augustine the Monk and other Monks with him into Brittain to convert the Nation to Christianity who converted King Ethelbert and thousands of people That King gave them a House in Canterbury to Preach and Baptize in with liberty to convert whom they could And Augustine being consecrated by Bishop Elutherius builâ— this Church upon the foundaon of an old Church formerly built by believing Romans and dedicated the same to our Saviour And the people flocked to him and liberally contributed to the work I shall forbear further inlargement â—ouching this Church the same having been fully written of by severall Persons already and more especially by Mr. William Somner in his Survey of Canterbury Printed 1640. wherein he hath most methodically and largely written touching the same and therefore thereunto I refer the Reader Onely this I adde that the Revenues of this Church were so great that at the suppression of Monasteries in the time of King Hen. 8. they were valued at 4838 s. 3 f 9 d. ob per annum CLIF neer DOVOR VVEst Cliff West Clive lieth at the East end of the County about three miles towards the North east distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that â—ath the Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Doâ—or and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter the Advowson whereof Eleanor Daughter of Fardinando the 3 d. King of Spain and Wife of King Edward the first gave to Christ-church Canterbury which gift the said King Edward confirmed and afterwards in the year 1327. The Parsonage was assigned to the Almnery of Canterbury CLIF neere Gravesend CLive Cliffe at Hoo Cloveshoo lieth at the North side of the county neer the River of Thames about five miles towards the North-east distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamel Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there it was in the Deanry of Shereham a Peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Helen A Faire is kept here yearly upon Pelagius day being the eighth day of October The Mannour of Cliff did antiently belong to Christ-church Canterbury The Church and Town are large And took the name from the Cliffe upon which the Town is scituate This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the nineth Peere or Arch of Rochester bridge COBHAM LIeth towards the North part of the county about three miles and a half towards the South-east distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Hundred of Shamell and the residue in the hundred of Hoo the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth at the Stone-house and
Church-yard in this Parish It was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the hundred of Shamell was a Collegiate Church called St. Mary Magdalen in the same are very antient Monuments of the Honourable Families of Cobham and Brook but much defaced many whereof are neer 300. years old and in this Parish for some hundred of years was the habitation of those families Iohn Lord Cobham the last of that name Son and Heir of Henry Deputy of King Edward 1. whilest in his Fathers life time he was Constable of Dovor Castle in the year 1362. founded here a Colledge which at the suppression was valued at 128 l. 1 s. 9. ob per annum And the aforesaid Lord Cobham dying without issue male the Honour and Seat came to the Family of Brook Lords Cobham COLDRED LIeth towards the East end of the County about foure miles and a half towards the North-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Pancras COOK STONE CVcklestan Cuâ—lestan Cuokstane Lieth towards the North side of the County by the River Medway about two miles and a half towards the South west distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath the Liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claymeth over the same it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Michael which above 800. years since was given by King Aethelwolf to the Church of Rochester This Parish ought Antiently to have contributed towards the repaire of the first Peere or Arch of Rochester Bridge COSMUS BLEANE LIeth at the North side of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Whitstaple Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath The Liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and Saint Augustine clayme there it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Cosmus and Damianus which Church was about 530. years since appropriated to the Hospitall of Saint Thomas the Martyâ— of Eastbrigge and the Vicarage was afterwards founded and endowed in the year 1375. by Simon Sudbury Archbishop of Canterbury In the year 1189. The Blean was by King Richard first granted to Christs-Church Canterbury and in the year 1270. The Nuns of Saint Sepulchers Canterbury had 90. Acres thereof granted to them which is called Minchenwood the like quantity also was granted to the Priory of Saint Gregories Canterbury and to the Hospitall of Herbaldowne the last whereof was in that part which is called Shoorth COWDEN LIeth at the South-West corner of the County by the River Medway adjoyning to Surrey and Sussex about seven miles and a half towards the South-West distant from Tunbridge In the Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Hundred of Somerden other part thereof in the Hundred of Westram and Eaton-Bridge and both in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley and the residue viz. two houses and some small quality of land is in the Hundred of Axstone and Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford It was all in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Somerden was called Saint Mary Magdalen and a Fair is kept here yearly upon the day of Saint Mary Magdalen being the 22th day of Iuly COWLING COulings Lieth at the North side of the County towards the River of Thames about four miles and a half towards the North distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and North Division of Justices in that Lath the Liberty of the Bishop of Rochester claymeth there it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Iames the Apostle which Church Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva Daughter and heire of Earle Sigeline Lord of Cowling in the year 960. gave to the Church of Rochester Iohn Lord Cobham about 300. yeeres since built the Castle which in the yeere 1553. was assaulted by Sir Thomas Wyat and the gate broke open with his Ordinance but defended by the Lord Cobham owner thereof CRAFORD CReyford Crecanford Eaâ—de lieth at the North side of the County towards the River of Thames by the River Cray about one mile and a half towards the West distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Little and Lesness Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In the Church are or lately were monuments of the interment of Apleton above 200. years since Woodford above 160. years since and two Elhams above 170. years since Touching the famous Battaile fought here about 1200. years since between Vortimer King of Britaine and Heugist the Saxon and the admirable Chalke caves in this place I refer the Reader to Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Crayforde CRANBROOKE LIeth at the South-side of the County about three miles towards the South-east distant from Goudherst in the Bailwick of the seven Hundredâ— Lath of Scray West division of the County lower division of Justices in that Lath a little part thereof is in the North Borough of the Hundred of Great Barnfield another little part thereof is in the Borough of Iâ—ornden in the Hundred of Barckley all the residue is in the hundred of Cranbrook The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Towne and all the Denn of Cranbrook as parcell of the Mannour of Godmersham except the George Inne with the appurtenances which is out of that liberty and held of the late King by Knights service the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the mannour of Sissingherst and the liberty of Wye claimeth over the Borough of Frechisley otherwise Abbot's Franchise which Borough hath a Court Leet of it self the Borsholder thereof is chosen there and the inhabitants of the same owe no service to the Court Leet holden for the Hundred onely at this Court a Consâ—â—ble for the Hundred may be chosen out of that Borough This Parish was all in the Deanry of Châ—ring and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the Hundred of Cranbrook and was called St. Dâ—nstan in which Church are monuments of the Bakers of Sissâ—â—gherst one whereof is 100. years old and of Roberts of Glassenbury a very antient Family there upon the West head of the Steeple are the armes of three Families
Towne by one Nigellus of Munevile Lord of the same in the year 1095. and dedicated to St Mary and St. Eanswith A Market is kept in this Towne upon every Thursday The aforesaid St. Eanswith was Daughter of 〈◊〉 King of Kent and from her inâ—anâ—y renouncing the world her father did here build a Nunnery for her consisting of black Nuns and deâ—icated the same to the honour of Saint Peter which Nunnery was scâ—tuated about 28. rods from the sea and she became the first Prâ—oâ—esse thereof and so continued many years and about the year 673. died and was there buried The Pagans afterwards much ruinated this Nunnery and the sea beginning to swallow up the remaines as afterwards it totally did Iohn Segrave and Iulian his wife daughter and heir of Iohn Sandwich Lord of this Towne and Iohn Lord Clinton in the time of King Hen. the 3 d. built a Priory here and dedicated the same to the honour of Saint Peter and Saint Eanswith and translated her reliques to this Prioâ—y which was a ceâ—l to the Abbey of Lolley in Normandy was of the order of Benedictines and suppressed in the second year of King Hen. 5 th The Town was antiently a flourishing place and in the year 927. was given by King Athelstan to Christ Church Canterbury but being afterwards taken from the same King Knute in the year 1038 restored it to that Church William of Albrance a Norman one of the eight Captaines or Lieutenant Governours of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was then Lord of this towne which hath had severall misfortunes but more especially the spoiling thereof by Earle Goodwin about 600. years since at which time foure of the aforesaid five Churches were ruined and the burning of the same by the French In the time of King Edw. 3. The aforesaid King Eadâ—ald about 1000. years since built a Castle at the South part of this Towne which falling into decay the aforesaid William of Albrance about the year 1068. built a fort upon the foundation of the decayed Castle and upon the hill here called Castle-hill was antiently a watch tower but now ruinated and in this Parish King Hen. 8. about 120. years since built the Fort called Sandgate Castle FORDWICH FOrdwiâ— Fordich or the Town upon the Ford lieth towards the North-east part of the County by the River Stoure about two miles and a halfe towards the North east distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County It is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich incorporated by the name of Mayor Jurats and Commonalty of the Town of Fordwich and before that by the name of Barons of the town of Fordwich The Mayor was antiently elected yearly upon the Monday after St. Andrew The liberties of that Corporation and of the Cinque Ports claime over the same and it is in the division of the Justices of that Corporation The liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth over the Mannour of Fordwich which was given to that Abbey by King Edward the Confessor it was in the Deanry and Diocesse of Canterbury the Church was called St. Maries this town is famous for excellent good trouts there taken FRINDSBURY FRendesbery Frendsbyry Freondesbiry antiently Aeâ—â—ingham lyeth towards the North side of the County by the River Medway about one mile towards the North distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called All Saints In the year 764. Offa King of the Mercians by the consent and license of Erbert King of Kent and Sigered also King of Kent gave Frindsbury to the Church of Rochester and King Hen. 1. afterwards confirmed it Laurence of St. Martin Bishop of Rochester about 400. years since by liâ—cense of the Pope appropriated this Church This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the first land Peere or Arch of Rochester bridge Queen Elizabeth in the third year of her raign built here the Fort called Vpnoâ— Castle Frinsbury Clubs is an antient by-word the reason and story whereof who so desireth to read may finde the same in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Frendsbury FRINSTED LIeth towards the middle of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Dunstan FRITTENDEN LIeth towards the South part of the County about three miles and a half towards the North-east distant from Cranbrook in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. So much thereof as is in the Borough of Stepherst is in the Hundred of Barâ—kley and the residue is in the hundred of Cranbrook The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Hollingborne It was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Cranbrook and was called St. Maries GILLINGHAM GEldingeham Gelingham lieth towards the North part of the County by the River Medway about two miles towards the North-east distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County Part thereof viz. the Grange otherwise Grench is a member of the Town and Port of Hasting in the Division of the Justices of that Town and Port and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same And the residue is in the hundred of Chetham and Gillingham and North division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford The liberty of the late Arch-bishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Gillingham This Parish was in the Deanry of Shoreham a Peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in the Hundred of Chetham and Gillingham and was called St. Maries which Church King Hen. 1. gave to the Monastery of Sheppey And in this Church are or lately were divers monuments of the family of Beaufits whoâ—e seat was Grange Court in this Parish some whereof were there buried 250. years since others 230. years since and others above 220. years since and of Bamme also above 220 years since This Parish is famous for the Navy royall riding in the same and was antiently also â—amous for a Rood there the story whereof who so desiâ—eth to read may finde the same at large in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Chetham GODMERSHAM GOdmeresham lieth about the middle of the East end of the County by the River Stoure about two miles towards the North distant
830 he by the command of Archbishop Fegeldus restoreâ— the same and it was afterwards in the year 941â— confirmed thereunto by King Edmund Eâ—dred his brother and Edwin his son and Sir Adam Fitz-Williams one of the eight chief Captaines or Lieutenant Governours of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was then Lord thereof GRAVESEND LIeth at the North side of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about six miles towards the North-east distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Toltingtrow Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation of Gravesend and Milton the liberty whereof claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries A Market is kept here upon every Wednesday and Saturday and a Fair yearly upon the day of the Translation of St. Edward being the thirteenth day of October and holdeth a week In the year 1380. the French and Spanish Gallies burnt most of this Town and carried away many of the inhabitants prisoners Also in the time of King Richard the third divers of the Gentry of this County with 5000. men attempted great matters here but dispersed without action At this place also the seventh of October 1552. three great Fishes called Whirlepooles were taken and drawn upto Westminster bridge EAST-GREENWICH LIeth at the North-west side of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about four miles towards the South-east distant from London in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Black heath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Alphage which Alphage was Archbishop of Canterbury and taken by the Danish Pagans and afterwards brought hither and the nineteenth of Aprill 1012. after cruell handling was by them stoned to death at or very neer the place where this Church standeth wherefore he was afterwards Canonized a Saint and this Church dedicated to him King Edward the third here founded a Monastery of Friers Minorites Aliens belonging to the Abbey of Gaunt in Flanders which was suppressed in the second year of King Hen. 5. Here was also a Chauntry called Holy Cross of observant Friers founded by King Edward the fourth for which Friers King Henry the seventh builâ—ed a house adjoyning to his Stately Palace here which Palace was built by Humphrey Duke of Glocester and namâ—d Placentia and afterwards magnificently inlarged by King Hen. 7. and King Henry 8. And rendred famous for the birth there of severall great Princes viz. King Hen. 8. Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth and for the deaths there of others viz. King Edward 6. and Thomas Beaufort son of Iohn of Gaunt and Duke of Exceter King Hen. 8. at Christmass as well as other times also kept Court here and more particularly in the year 1511. He kept here a royall Christmass as also he did in the year 1543. At which time he royally feasted and delivered without ransome 21. of the Scotch Nobility whom he took Prisoners 24 â— November before in a battalle at Salom Mosse beyond Carlile Here also on Shrove Twesday 1526. and 1 â— May 1536. That King held severall solemn Justs 11. August 1534. The aforesaid observant Friers here were suppressed and for the present Augustine Friers put in their places who being also suppressed Queen Mary put others in their room But 1 â— Eliz they also were suppressed King Henry 8. in the year 1515. much inlarged the Town and King Iames walled the Park with Brick That famous learned and charitable William Lambard Esquiâ—e mentioned in my Epistle to this Book about the year 1560. here ercted an Almeshouse or Colledge for 20. poore people with allowance of 18 d. per week to each which was named the Colledge of Queen Elizabeths poore people West Greenwich See Deptford GUSTON LIeth at the South-east end of the County about two miles towards the North distant from Dovor in the Baliwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannor of Guston It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin HACKINGTON otherwise St. STEPHENS LIeth towards the East part of the Counâ—y by the River Stoure about one mile towards the North distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there Part thereof is in the Hundred of Bridge and Petham other part viz. the Borough of Shourt is in the Hundred of Downhamford and the residue is in the hundred of Westgate it was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury the Church formerly a poor Chapell standeth in the Hundred of Westgate was called St. Stephens and begun by Baldwyn Archbishop of Canterbury about 470. years since to the honour of St. Stephen and St. Thomas of Canterbury But he was inhibited by the Pope to proceed therein In this Church are fair monuments of Sir Christopher Hales and Sir Roger Manwood persons of great account in their times the last whereof built 7. Almeshouses in this Parish in the year 1573. and endowed the same The Parsonage was annexed and united to the Archdeaconry of Canterbury In the year 1227 the seate of the Archdeacon of Canterbury was here and Lord Andomar de Rupy an Alien was Archdeacon and held the same then valued at 20 marks per annum The image of St. Stephen standing in this parish where the garden of the said Sir Roger Manwood was and being much sought to by Pilgrimâ— occasioned this Parish to be also called St. Stephens HADLOW HAudelo lieth towards the South-West part of the County by the River Medway about three miles towards the North-west distant from Tunbridge in the Lath of Aylesfrrd West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick of Twyford and Hundred of Littlefeild and the residue is in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge and Hadlow Borough It was all in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in Hadlow Borough and was called St. Maries A Faire is kept here yearly upon Whitson monday Hadlow came under the custody of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the time of Boniface Archbishop there about 400. years since HALDEN otherwise HIGH HALDEN LIeth towards the South side of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the North distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. So much
thereof as is in the Borough of Omenden is in the Hundred of Barckley and the residue is in the Hundred of Blackborne The liberties of the late Dean of Canterbury and St. Augustine claime there and the liberty of Wye also claimeth there over the Denn of Romden It was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Blackborne and was called St. Maries HALLING HEallinge lieth towards the middle of the North side of the County by the river Medway about three miles towards the South west distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. In the year 838. Ecbert King of Kent gave the Mannour of Halling to the Church of Rochester and Hamo of Hith Bishop there and Confessor to King Edw. 2. about 340. years since built a house here for himself and his successors which house was afterwards the habitation of that Pious and 〈◊〉 William Lambard Esquire before mentioned This parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repaire of the third peere or Arch of Rochester Bridge HALSTED LIeth about the middle of the West end of the County about three miles towards the South distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Honâ— West division of the County and Lower division of Justices in that Lath. The lâ—berty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiaâ— to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester Thomas Watson Esquire sometimes of this Parish in the time of King Iames in the year 1609 new built a faire Chappel of Free-stone from the ground on the North-side of the Church here and adorned the East end thereof with a very faire and curious glasse window wrought in rich colours he likewise new builded the Steeple of the said Church with stone from the ground repaired and new tiled both the said Church and the Chanâ—ell thereof built a Porch to the said Church gave to the same four faire new Bells a Reading-Desk and a Pulpit and made a wall from the North side of the Church-yard to the West side thereof HALSTOW HAlegestow lieth towards the North-side of the County about three miles towards the North-west distant from Milton in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Deane of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Sittingborne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Margaret which Church Hubert Archbishop about 450 years since gave to Christchurch Canterbury towards the repair of the Library thereof and endowed the Vicarage with 3 l. 6 â— 8 d. yearly stipend all which Boniface the Archbishop about 50. years afterwards confirmed HIGH-HALSTOW LIeth at the North-side of the County about foure miles and a half towards the North distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Hoo Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Margaret HAM LIeth neer the East end of the County about two miles towards the South distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eastry Lath of St Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called S t. George In the year 934. Aelfled gave Ham to Christ-church Canterbury HARBLEDOWNE HErbaldon Lieth towards the North side of the County by the River Stoure about one mile and a half towards the West distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Westgate Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called S t. Michael Lanfranck Archbishop of Canterbury about the year 1089 founded here an Hospitall for Lepers which was afterwards used for the aged poor and in the year 1371. William Whittlesey likewise Archbishop founded a Chauntrey in the same to the honour of S t. Nicholas which Thomas Arundell also Archbishop afterwards in the year 1402. confirmed which Hospitall at the suppression was valued at 109l 7s 2d per. annum But touching the story of a shoe offered usually by the Hospitallers to be kissed by Passengers that way I refer the reader to what is written by Mr. Lambard touching the same in his perambulation in Harbaldowne Upper HARDRES GReat Hardress Lieth about the middle of the East side of the County about three miles and a half towards the North-West distant from Eleham in the East division of the County and division of the Justices in the Lath of St. Augustine Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Bridge and Petham and Lath of St. Augustine and the residue is in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Lonningborough and Lath of Shipway The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth there and the liberty of Eleham claimeth over so much thereof as is in the Hundred of Loningborough It was all in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of Bridge and Petham and was called St. Peter and Paul here is the seat of that antient and eminent family of Hardress who held the Mannour of Hardress by Knights service of the Castle of Tunbridge Nether HARDRES LIttle Hardres lieth about the middle of the East side of the County about two miles and a half towards the South distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries HARIETSHAM LIeth very neer the middle of the County about one mile and a half towards the Northwest distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Hollingborn It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. A Fair is kept here yearly upon the Feast of the Nativity of St. Iohn Baptist called Midsommer-day being the 24 day of June HARTLEY LIeth towards the North-west end of the County about
Canterbury St. IAMES LIeth at the Northside of the county â—n the Isle of Greane adjoyning to the sea about three miles towards the Northwest distant from Queenborough in the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Chetham and Gillingham Laâ—h of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiarâ— the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Dioâ—esâ—e of Rochester ICKHAM Iâ—ham Iiecham Yecham Ikham Iecham lieth towards the east end of the county by the River Stoure about three miles and a half towards the East distant from Cantâ—rbury in the Bailâ—wick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The libeâ—ty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Ickham and Brampling in Ickham being granted to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raign But the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Parish the same being in the hundred of Downhamford which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Evangelist in which Church is or lately was a memoriall of the Interment of Ba a Knight very antient In the year 791. Offa King of the Mercians gave Ickham to Christchurch Canterbury but the same afterwards coming to other hands in the year 958. Aethelward gave the same again to that Church IFIELD LIeth towards the Northside of the county about two miles towards the southeast distant from Grâ—vesend In the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Toltingtrow Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It waâ— in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocesse of Rochester IGHTHAM EIghtham Itham Igtham Lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County about one mile and a half towards the southwest distant from Wrotham in the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Wrotham Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of Wrotham claimeth over the same it was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In this Church is or lately was a very antient monument of Marble reputed by some to be the Monument of Hawâ—e a knight sometimes Owner of the Moâ—e and by others of one Cawne but the certainty of which of them I finde not There also are or lately were memorials of the Interment of Clement a Knight about 130 years since and of Astall above 110. years since A Faire is kept here yearly upon Wednesday in Whitsonweek and vulgarly called Coxcombe Fair. St. IOHNS LIeth at the north-Northeast end of the County in the Isle of Thâ—net adjoyning to the Sea about six miles towards the North distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County It is a member of the Town and Port of Dovâ—r within the division of the Justices of that Town and Port and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Poâ—ts claime over the same The liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth over the Viâ—arage of St. Iohns and Mâ—rgate It was in the Deanâ—y of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. Two Fairs are kept here yearly one upon the Feast of the Nâ—tivity of St. Iohn Baptist called Midsummer day being the 24 day of Iune and the other upon Bartholomew day being the 24. day of August Mergate is in this Parish and was the antient entrance from the sea there a member of Dovor in the time of King Edw. 1. And the Justices of the County taking upon them to assesse the rest of this Parish as lying in the Forraigne King Hen. 8. to put the same out of question by letters Patents united it to Dovor IVECHURCH LIeth towards the Southeast part of the County about two miles towards the Northwest distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway and East division of the County Part thereof viz. that upon Ree wall is in the liberty of the Town and Port of New Romney other part thereof is in the hundred of Aloesbridge and the residue in the hundred of St. Martins and that part thereof is in the division of tâ—e Justices in the Lath of Shipway and the residue is in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over the same the liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth in this Parish and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Iâ—kham It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of St. Martin within the Liberty of Romney Marsh and was called St. George In which are or lately were Memorials of the interment of At Capels otherwise Câ—pels Knights very antient IWADE LIeth at the Northside of the County about two miles towards the Northwest distant from Milton in the Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton and the residue is in the Hundred of Tenham and Bâ—iliwick of Scray The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth in this Parish It was all in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of Milton and was called All Saints KEMSING LIeth about the middle of the West part of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Sevenoke in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Sevenoke claimeth there And the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Mannour of Kemsing of which Fulk of Brent was antiently owneâ— It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Eadith By the grant of King Hen. 3. a Market was antiently kept here upon every Monday and long since discontinued but a Fair is kept here upon every Easter Monday Who so desireth to read touching the frequenting the Image of St. Eadith in this Church-yard I refer him to Mr Lâ—mbaâ—d Perambulation in Kemsing KENARTON KEnardington lyeth towards the Southeast side of the County about five miles towards the Southeast distant from Tenterden Most part thereof is in the hundred of Blackborn Lath of Scray West division of the County lower division of Justices in that Lath and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth in the same and the residue is in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shepway Hundred of Ham East
division of the County and division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over the same Also the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much of this Parish as is within the Mannour of Apledore It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the hundred of Blackborn and was called St. Maries which Church was antiently far larger than now it is The foundation whereof still appeareth but the same was fired by lightning about one hundred years since after which the now little Church was builded whereunto one Horn a principall owner in this Parish was a good benefactor KENNINGTON LIeth towards the southeast part of the county by the river Stoure about one mile and a half towards the North distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and hundred of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Sâ—ray East division of the county and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour and Rectory of Kennington It was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries In which are or lately were memorials of the Interment of Brent an Esquire and Walkesley a Knight very antient KESTON LIeth towards the West part of the County about three miles and a half towards the Southwest distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Arch-bishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester KINGSDOWN neer Sittingborne LIeth towards the middle of the Northside of the County about three miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Milton in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Katherine which Church was founded by Roger of Chichester the 51. Abbot of St. Augustines about 380. years since KINGSDOWN neer Wrotham LIeth towards the middle of the Northside of the County about three miles towards the Northwest distant from Wrotham in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Edmund the King which Church was antiently a Chappel and given by King Hen. 1. 10 the Church of Rochester KINGSNOTH LIeth towards the Southwest part of the County about one mile and a half towards the south distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and hundred of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Sâ—ray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of Wye claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Michael KINGSTONE LIeth towards the middle of the East part of the County by the river Stoure about three miles and a half towards the north-Northeast distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Kinghamford Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Giles KNOWLTON LIeth towards the East end of the County about three miles towards the Southwest distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury The Church is supposed to have been founded or at least reedified by one Langley of an antient family in this place and in the same are or lately were very antient memorials of the interment of the Family of Ringley LABORNE LEyborne Leibourn lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County by the river Medway about one mile towards the North distant from West Malling in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefeild Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul Sr. William of Arsick one of the eight chief Captains or Lieutenant Governours of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was then owner of Lâ—ybourn and in the same was a Castle of which the Lord Leybourn an antient and eminent Family there was owner This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the fifth Arch or Pere of Rochester bridge LAMBERHERST LIeth at the Southside of the County adjoyning to Sussex and a great part of the same viz. from the River Medway at Lamberherst bridge in the Town towards the Southeast to the river at Beulbridge is in Sussex and the residue is in Kent about two miles and a half towards the Southwest distant from Goudherst So much thereof as is in Kent is in the Bailiwick of Twyford Hundred of Brenchley and Horsâ—â—nden Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in Kent and was called St. Maries A Faire is kept here yearly upon our Lady day being the five and twentieth day of March. East LANGDON LIeth towards the East end of the County about three miles towards the north-Northeast distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Cornilo Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour of East Langdon It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Augustine West LANGDON LIeth towards the east end of the County about three miles and a half towards the North distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowâ—ing Hundred of Bewshorough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries Here was an Abbey founded by Sir William Aberfeild Knight dedicated to St. Thomas the Martyr consisting of Whiâ—e Channons Premonstratenses which at the surrender was valued at 56l 6s 9d per annum LANGLEY LIeth neere the middle of the County about three miles towards the Southeast distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhorne Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that
the east end of the County about four miles and a half towards the North east distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Beusborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberties of St. Augustine and late Archbishop of Canterbury clayme there It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Andrew in which Church are or lately were antient memorials of the interment of the family of Philipots of Vpton Court in this Parish SHELDWICH SCheldwihe Shelwich Lieth towards the North side of the Counâ—y about three miles towards the South distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claymeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Augustine James in which are or lately were memorials of the interment of At Leese a Knight above 260. years since of Cely above 230. years since and of Lisle and Deyre very antient SHIPBORNE LIeth towards the middle of the West side of the County about three miles and a half towards the South-West distant from Wâ—otham in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Wrotham Lath of Aylesford West division of the Covnty and South division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Wrotham claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Giles A Fair is kept here yearly upon the day of Giles Abbot being the first day of September SHOLDON LIeth the East side of the County adjoyning to the sea about three miles towards the South-east distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Cornilo Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberties of St. Augustine and late Archbishop of Canterbury claime there It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas SHORAM SHorham lieth towards the middle of the West side of the County by the river Darent about foure miles towards the Northwest distant from Sevenoke in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Shoram a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester Thomas Buckland founded a Chappel in this Church and was interred in the same SHORNE LIeth towards the North side of the County about three miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamel Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul Neer the place of the High Altar 〈◊〉 which Church is or lâ—tely was a monument of the iâ—terment of Sir Henry Cobham Lord of the Mannour of Roundall in this Parish very antient And in this Church likewise are or lately were memorials of the interment of two of the Family of Smith one of them 230. years since and the other 200. years since of Sharpe above 160. years since And of Hernden 130. years since Shorne was antiently holden by Sir Roger Norwood SITTINGBORNE LIeth at the middle of the Northside of the County about one mile towards the south distaâ—t from Milton In the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Michael In which are or lately were memorials of the interment of Bourne above 250. years since of Septvans 200. years since of several of the Family of Garrard one of them 170. years since another above 160. years since another above 120. years since of Crowmer almost 120. years since and of Poode very antient Two Faires are kept here yearly one upon Whitson-monday which lasteth three dayes And the other upon Michaâ—lmass day being the nine and twentieth day of September and lasteth five dayes SMARDEN LIeth towards the middle of the County by the river Medway about five miles towards the South distant from Leneham in the Lath of Scray and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway Such part hereof as is in the Borough of Povenden is in the Hundred of Bâ—ackborn and such part thereof as is either in the Boroughs of Omenden or Stepherst is in the Hundred of Bâ—ckley and both the said parts in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds and West division of the County And the residue of the said Parish is in the Bailiwâ—ck of Chart and Longbridge Hundred of Calâ—hill and Eâ—st division of the Counâ—y The liberties of the late Dean of Canterbury and St. Augustine claime there and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Den of Holnherst in this Parish as held of the Mannour of Sherland It was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Calehill and was called St Michael In which Church was a Rood loft and in the year 1558 one Drainer of this Parish being a Justice of the Peace to get advantage of his Neighbours made in that Loâ—t nine holes through which he looked into the Church and saw who observed not the Popish Ceremonies at Masse there and them he afterwards punished whereby he got the name of Iustice nine Holes which name is yet in memory thereabouts who so desireth to read the further story hereof may finde the same at large in the third part of the Acts and Monuments of the Church fol. 971. A. A Market is kept here upon every Friday and a Faire yearly upon Michaelmass day being the nine and twentieth day of September SMEETH SMede lyeth towards the southeast part of the County about three miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Bircholt Franchise East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries SNARGATE LIeth towards the southeast side of the County about foure miles towards the Northwest distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Aloesbridge and East division of the County Part thereof is within the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh and the liberty thereof claimeth over the same Other part thereof viz. upon
East side is about 38. miles But in a straight line the same is but about 31. miles From tâ—ence about to th' end of Cowden being the south side is about 39. miles but in a straight line it is but about 33. miles And from thence about to the aforesaid end of Depâ—ford being the west side is about 24. miles but in a straight line the same is but about 21. miles So the whole circumâ—erence round about this County is about 162. miles but in the straight lines aforesaid the same is but about 136. miles I finde severall derivations of the names of this County viz. of the antient name Cantium and the now name Kent but with submission to better judgments I rather adhere to their opinion that conceive the names to be derived from the scituation of the place viz. in a nook or corner of England antiently called a Kant or Gantel The Inhabitants of this County were sometimes called Eskins which name arose by Eske second King of Kent raigning over them many yeers but his memory vanishing the name also vanished The aire of this County other than the weald and the marshes and places adiacent thereunto is accounted very healthy but the marshes for the most part unhealthy and the weald and places adjoyning to the marshes not generally so healthy as the most part of the rest of the County The commodious scituation of this County may justly compare with if not exceed any other part of the Nation the same being scituate neer but some little distance from London the chief City and the Thames that Soveraign River of Britaine watering the North side thereof about 33. miles in length The German and narrow Seas watering the North East and South sides thereof about 73. miles in length and the River of Rother likewise watering the South side thereof about 11. miles in length It also having severall good rivers and rivuleâ—s in the bowels of the same and more especially towards the West parts thereof Ravensborne watering the same 9. miles Cray 8. miles and Darent 16. miles famous Medway towards the middle spreading it self into severall branches watereth the same about 85. miles and Stoure towards the East parts thereof likewise spreading it self into severall branches watereth the same about 60. miles By which Rivers most of the most eminent places of this County are watered and navigation maintained to the principall of them How far this County is otherwise equall to if not excelling any other County of this Nation I shall offer to the Readers judgement these considerations First Concerning Religion I know that Glastenbury in the County of Somerset doth pretend and not pretend only that about the 31 th year after the death of Christ 12. of the Disciples of the Apostle Philip of which Ioseph of Arimathea was cheif came into this Nation and tendred the knowledge of Christian Religion to Arviragus then King thereof which though he consented not to embrace yet he permitted them to have a Church at this Glastenbury and there began the plantation of Christian Religion in this land which being admitted yet it likewise appeareth That for many years the same had but little successe of enâ—â—â—ale and no King of this Nation embraced the same till King Lucius who raigned about 150. years afterwards and built a Church in Dover Castle in this County for the exercise of Christian Religion from whence may be inferred that that Religion was the embraced here But most part of the Nation revolting fâ—om that Religion and becoming Pagans till the year 596. In the time of the Heptarchy Augustine the Monk was sent from Pope Gregory to convert this Naâ—ion to the Christian faith and first landed in this County and converted and baptised many of the people of the same and likewise converted Ethelbert then King thereof who upon Whitsunday in the year 597. was by him here baptised was the first Christian Saxon King and this County was the first County that generally received the Christian faith afterwards Edwin King of the Northumbers Marrying from hence Edelburg Daughter of the said King Ethelbert Paulinus afterwards Bishop of Rochester went from hence with her into her husbands Kingdome for the conversion of the people thereof where in some part he prevailed but in the year 633. Edwin being slain that people revolted from that Religion and Paulinus was forced to returne again hither and Christian Religion was again as it were confined to this County Nor were succession of Christian Bishops in this Nation other than of Canterbury and Rochester both in this County for many years afterwards and instrumentally from thence sprang the after-conversion of the rest of the Nation to the Christian faith But the coÌ„version of the West Saxons with in whose Dominion Glastenbury was was not till about 40. years after the conversion of this County At which time Kingils their King was converted and baptised by Byrinus an Italian Bishop This County as before appeareth had in it two Bishops Seas one whereof viz. Canterbury was the Primate and Metropolitan of all England And his Church very anciently called the Nurse and Metropolis of the same By which and by what is hereafter said may be collected thâ—t the rise of that common proverbe Kent and Christendome was not as vulgarly mistaken that Kent was conceived diffinct from Christendome but that it was famous as Kent and famous as Christendome Secondly Concerning the ancient dignity and considerableness of this County In the time of Iulius Caesar about 1700. years since it was in Four petty Kingdomes governed by Four Kings viz. Cingetorix Cavilius Taximagulus and Segonax Afterwards King Vortigern about 1200. years since set over the same a Guorong or Vice-Roy Afterwards this was the first of the Kingdomes of the Heptarchy and no one County of England had a King of it self but this whose Kingdome began about the year 455. and continued about 372. years in the succession of 17. Kings By that learned Antiquary Mr. Camden it is called the key of England and in it is Four of the Cinque portes of this Nation viz. Sandwich Dover New Romney and Hith as also that famous Castle of Dover the confiderableness whereof Phillip King of France well weighing when in the time of King Hen. 3. Lewes his son had took divers townes and fortes in England and hearing that he could not take this Castle the same being valiantly defended by Hubert de Burgh protested that then his son had not one foot of land in England Thirdly The civility of the people still treading in the steps of their Ancestors who in the time of the aforesaid Iulius Caesar were by him accounted and so stiled the most civilized people of all this Nation Fourthly For the ancient valour of the people of this County they claime and are allowed the front in Battailes And they onely of all England obteyned and reteyne the name of VNCONQVERED For as if all the antient English valour were remaining in
antiently eminent in this Parish viz. Berham sometimes owner of Sissinghâ—est aforesaid Bettenham sometimes owner of Bettenham house and Wilford sometime owner of Hartredge all in this Parish In Milkhousestreet in this parish not long before the suppression of Abbeyes was built a Chappell Dedicated to the holy Trinity which at the suppression aforesaid was likewise suppressed and onely the ruines thereof now remaining The Parsonage was antiently appropriate and belonging to the Archbishops of Canterbury till Thomas Archbishop there 2 â— Martij 31 â— Hen. 8. by grant inrolled in the Office of Augmentation 32 â— Hen. 8. so 10 â— granted the same to that King afterwards 23 â— Maij. 33 â— Hen. 8. That King granted this Parsonage to the Deane and Chapter of Canterbury A market is kept in this Towne upon every Saturday and is the greatest Market in these parts and two Fairs are kept there yearly viz. one upon Saint Dunstans day being the nineteenth day of May and the other upon the day of Giles Abbot being the first day of September But a little part only of the Towne being formerly paved and the rest especially in Winter very foule worne low and inconvenient for passage more especially upon the Market dayes the same was begun to be paved in the year 1654. And by continuance thereof in the years 1655. 1566. and 1657. The same was heightned and paved from the Market crosse to a little below the turning from the Towne towards Wiâ—sley which hath given advantage to the standings in the Market to lengthen themselves almost as much more as formerly and the pavement is not onely an ornament to the Towne but also of much conveniency to it and the Countrey FOOTES CRAY VOtes Crey lieth towards the West side of the County by the River Cray about three miles towards the South-West distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there it was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Râ—chester and the Church was called All Saints Saint MARY CRAY CRey Lieth towards the West side of the County by the River Cray about five miles towards the South-East distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and Upper Division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth there it was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Maries A Market is kept here upon every Wednesday and a Fair kept yearly upon the feast of the purification of the Virgin Mary called Candlemas day being the second day of February North CRAY CRey Lieth towards the West end of the County by the River Cray about two miles and a half towards he South-west distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Iames. Robert Poynings carver and Sword-bearer to Iack Cade in his Rebellion after his pardon for the same made an insurrection here in the 32 th year of King Hen. 6. And Sir Richard Rooksley was sometimes owner of Rooksley house in or neer this Parish PAULS CRAY CRey Lieth towards the West end of the County by the River Cray about foure miles towards the South-West distanâ— from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton aâ— Hone West Division of the County and Upper Division of Justices in that Laâ—h the liberty of the Dutchy of Lâ—â—caster claymeth over the Mannour of Pauls Cray this Parish was in the Deanry of Dartford and Dioceâ—s of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Paulinus CRUNDALL LIeth towards the East part of the County about two miles towards the North East distant from Wye in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Hundred of Wye Lath of Scray East Division of the County and Division of the justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of St. Augustine claymeth there but the liberty of Wye claymeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Mâ—ries CVDHAM LIeth neer the West end of the County about five miles and a half towards the North-West distant from Sevenock in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Latâ— of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Peter and Paul in which is or lately was a memoriall of the interment of Walleys above 150. years â—ince DARENT DErente Dairent Dorquent lieth towards the North-side of the County by the River Darent about two miles towards the South-east distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Shoram a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Margaret Lands here were given to the Church of Rochester by one Birtrick and Elfswith his wife neer 700. years since and the like was given to the same by Gefferey of Hadenham very many years since The Mannour of Darent did sometime belong to the Archbishop of Canterbury DARTFORD TArenteford Darentford Dorquentford lieth at the North-side of the County neer the River of Thames and by the Rivers Darent and Cray about six miles towards the West distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Sutton-Dartford Hundred of Dartford and Wilmington Lath of Sâ—â—ton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth all the Market place from the running stream to the Market house and most of that side of the Street where the Cock Inne is and the Mill but not the Mill-land This Parish was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester the Church was called Holy Trinity and was given to the Church of Rochester by one Hamo servant to King William the Conquerour confirmed by the said King who was then owner of the Mannour of Dartford and the same was afterwards also confirmed by King Henry the 1. In this Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Hornley and Burlion each above 150. years since The Benefice was Appropriated about 400. years since A Market is kept here upon every Saturday And a Faire yearly upon the day of St. Mary Magdalen being the two and twentieth day of
west towards the Peer built by one Severus a Romane 1450. years since 7. Adrians gate afterwards called Vpwall at the hanger of the Hill on the West part above the other gate 8. Common gate being large and going out to the then Common which by usage of driving Cows out of the Town through the same was afterwards called Cow gate 9. St. Martins gate otherwise Monks gate otherwise Postern gate towards the Hill 10. Biggin gate taking the name of the street neere thereunto but antienly called North gate The Colledge before mentioned to be in the Castle was above 950. years since removed thence by Withâ—ed King of Kent into this Town called St. Martins le grand and dedicated to St. Mary and St. Martin and a Church was there also founded which Church King Hen. 1. in the year 1130. gave to Christ-church Canterbury It was the Mother Church and had to it three other Churches viz. St. Martins the lesse St. Nicholas and St. Peter It had in it Cannons and 22 Prebends and the now Market-place was the Church-yard to the same This Church being forsaken by the Monks King Hen. 2. founded another House in this Town called St. Martins Hospitall but afterwards commonly called the New-warke At the end of this Town in the time of King Henry the 3. a large House was founded by Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent for an Hospitall called Meson de Dieu dedicated to the honour of St. Mary and by the said Hubert afterwards given to that King After the suppression this Hospital was by King Hen. 8. and Queen Mary appointed for the Victualâ—ng of the Navy and Offices there built accordingly At the Peer was a small Chappel builded by a Nobleman whose life after shipwrack was there preserved which Chappell was by him dedicated to the honour of St. Mary and afterwards called the Lady of Pities Chappell This Peer at very great charges was made by King Hen. 8. And aâ—terwards repaired by Queen Elizabeth In whose raigne severall acts of Parliament were made towards the reparations thereof and of the harbour there and one act was for that purpose also made in the time of King Iames who incorporated the Governours thereof by the name of the Warden and assistants of the Harbour of Dovâ—r which Warden is the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports for the time being and his Lieutenant and nine others are Assistants there are but two of the Quorum viz. the Lord Warden and his Lieutenant the assistants are ten in number whereof the Major of Dovor for the time being is one So the Number is in all eleaven six make a Session and in vacancy of assistants they new elect at a Session At the West part of the Peeâ—e is a foâ—t called Archliffe Fort where antiently was a house of Knights Templers long since demolished And in the Cliffe under the Castle is a fort called Motes Bulwarke Both which Forts are under the Government of the Castle The Eaâ—le of Northâ—mpton late Lord Warden of the Ciâ—que Ports had granted to him by the King all the Lands from the Peeregate to the Peere and he gave the same to the harbour of Dovor most part thereof was then wast but is since built upon and the builders thereof pay small rents for the same to the Peer A Tower was long since made at the other side of the Câ—stle hill for a light for direction of Ships which Tower was by some called Breden stone and by others but vainely the divels drop of Moâ—ter About two miles towards the North-west distant from this Towne upon the hill was a lâ—ttle Monastery called the Abbey of Bâ—adsole founded by Hugh the first Abbot for White Chanons Premonstraâ—enses and dedicated to St. Radigund which at the suppression was valued at 142 l. 8 s. 9 d. per annum DOWNE LIeth at the West end of the County towards Surrey about four miles towards the North West distant from Westram in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath and was in the Diocess of Râ—chester In this Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Down Esabque of Bederenden buried above 200 years since and of Philipâ—â— and severall Petlies Saint DUNSTANS LIeth towards the North-East side of the County by the River Stoure within one mile towards the West distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Westgate Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Arch Bishop of Canterbury claymeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Westgate It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Dunstan 〈◊〉 side Chappell or Chancel whereof belonging to the Ropers are interred severall of that Family one above 200. years since and others about 100. years since At the North side of this Church is a little Chappel â—ounded by one Henry of Canterbury in the year 1330. and dedicated to the Holy Trinity The Church was appropriated to the Prior and Covent of Saint Gregory and the Vicarage endowed by Walter Reynold Archbishop of Canterbury 1322. and afterwards in the year 1342. augmented by Iohn of Stratford likewise Archbishop EARITH EArd Earhede Lesnes alià ◠Erith Lieth at the North side of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about two miles towards the North-West distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Durtford Hundred of Little and Lesness Lath of Sutton at Hoâ—e West Division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanty of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was caâ—led Saint Iohn Baptist in the South Isle whereof is or lately was a fair monument of Elizabeth Countesse of Shrewsbury daughter and heir of Sir Richard Walden Knight Lord of this Towne as also memorials of the interment of severall of that family of Walden and of Stone Criell and Senteler there buried â—00 years since the Mannour was antiently belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury and whoso defireth to read an antient way of Triall of right of Land may in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Eareth read of such a Tâ—iall at this place At Lesnes otherwise Westwood in this Parish was an Abbey founded in the year 1178. by Richard Lucy Chief Justice and sometimes Protector of England in the absence of King Henry the 2. dedicated to St. Thomas the Martyr for black Cannons of the Order of St. Augustine and at the suppression 17. Hen. 8. valued at 186l 9s 0 d. per annum The foresaid Founder forsook his honours and became a Canon regular in this House and there died in the year 1179. and was sumptuâ—usly intombed in the Quire of the Church of the said House and to this Abbey Godfrey Lucy son of the said Richard and Bishop of Winchester was a great Benefactor Two Faiâ—es
the high way between High-gate and High-street aforesaid at the West corner of the turning towards Slipmill antiently called Cooks Crosse but lately Philpots Crosse part whereof was lately standing there another at Skelcrouch lately standing at the turning there from the highway from Kentbridge to Hawkherst Church called Skelcrouch Crosse another at High-gate aforesaid called Highgate Crosse yet standing and the other at four Trowes called four Trowes otherwise Pipsden-crosse yet also standing The place aforesaid called Highgate took its name in respect that severall gates antiently stood at severall places in this Parâ—sh to inclose the commons belonging to the aforesaid Tenants of Wye and one of the said gates standing at this place being upon a high hill in respect of the rest â—he same was called High-Gate This Parish was within memory divided from Saleherst in Sussex by a bridge called Kentbridge under which the river ran about â—ix rods at the Narrow entring into the way beyond the now bridge which old bridge being taken away and the river turned to run under the now bridge the broad place between the now bâ—idge and that narrow place seemeth to be in Saleherst in Sussex But in truth is in Hawkherst in Kent In the west hedge 〈◊〉 field called Beacon field neer the highway called Beacon lane leading between Four Trowes aforesaid and Foxhole lately stood a Beacon and Watch house both since down I beg pardon for so long insisting upon the matters in this Parish which I did for the reasons aforesaid and now further proceed as before HAWKING LIeth at the South East part of the County neer the sea about four miles and a halfe towards the North East distant from Hith in the Bailiwick of Stouting Hunâ—red of Folkstone Lath of Shepway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Michael HAYES Hese Lieth at the West end of the County neer Surrey by the River Ravensborne about one mile and a half towards the South-West distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Shoram a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester HEDCORNE LIeth towards the middle of the County by the River Meâ—way about five miles towards the South-West distant from Leneham so much theâ—eof as is in the Borough of Stepherst is in the Hundred of Barckley and Bailiwick of the Seven hundreds So much thereof as is in the North Borough is in the Hundred of Cranbrook and Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Part also of this Parish is in the Hundred and Bailiwick of Eyhorne Other part thereof is in the Hundred of Tenhâ—m and Bailiwick of Scray And the residue is in the Hundred of Calehill and Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge So much thereof as is in the Hundreds of Barckley or Cranbrook is in the Lath of Scray in the West division of the County So much thereof as is in the Hundred of Eyhorne is in the Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County And so much thereof as is in the Hundreds of Tenham or Calehill is also in the Lath of Scray But in the East division of the County This Parish is in the East division of the Justices in â—he Lath of Aylesford and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claymeth over the Den of Habenbury in the same It was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Eyhorne was called St. Peter and Paul and founâ—ed by one Culpeper whose monument and armes are in the South wall of the same and his armes also over the West door of the Belfree there A Fair is kept yearly in this Parish upon St. Peters day being the nine and twentiâ—th day of Iune And in this Parish was a Relâ—gious house called Motinden otherwise Modâ—â—en otherwise Mâ—tynden dedicated to the hoâ—y Tâ—nity founded by Sir Robert Rookesley In the year 12â— 4. Consisting of Crouched Friers the cheife wâ—ereof was called Minister and the Friers were called Brethren of the redemption oâ— Captives imprisoned by Pagans for the truth of Christ This house was at the suppression valued at 60l 13s 0d 0b per annum And he that desireth to read touching the yearly putting the Devill to flight by the men of this house upon their festivall day called Trinity Sunday I refer him to Mr. Lambards per ambulation in Motindene HERNE LIeth at the North side of the County neer the Sea about foure miles and a half towards the North distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there but the liberty of St. Augustine claymeth not onely particularly neer the Church there but generally over the whole Parish the same being in the hundred of Blengate which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of West Beere and diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin which Church was antiently a Chappell to Reculver and Robert of Winchelsey Archbishop of Canterbury about 350. years since erected and endowed a perpetuall Vicarage in the same In this Church are or lately were memorials of the interments of Phillips above 180. years since severall Fineuxes above 150. years since and Loverick above 140. years since HERNEHILL LIeth towards the Northside of the County about two miles and a half towards the Southeast distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Sâ—ray Hundred of Boughton under the Blean East division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Michael HERST LIeth towards the Southeast part of the County about four miles towards the West distant from Hith in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway hundred of Strete East division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Leonard but is demolished HEVER LIeth towards the Southwest part of the County by the River Medway about five miles towards the Southeast distant from Westram in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. Most part thereof is in the hundred of Somerden and the residue viz. the Borough of Linckhill is in the hundred of Ruxley It was all in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late
East distant from Fordwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Downhamford which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Andrew East WICKHAM LIeth at the Northwest side of the County neere the river of Thames about two miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Woolwich in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Little and Lesnes Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Michael West WICKHAM LIeth at the West end of the County adjoyning to Surrey about â—hree miles towards the southwest distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The lâ—berty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Mannour of West Wickham and the Messuage and Lands called Spring Parke Old Parkes Friths Wood and Chamkers Grove It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. WILLESBOROVGH WIvelisbergh lieth towards the southeast part of the County by the river Stoure about a mile and a half towards the southeast distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour and Rectory of Willesborough and the liberty of Wye claimeth over the Borough of Henwood It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries in which Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Barry above 190. years since and of Ellis very antient WILMINGTON WILMVNTVNE lieth towards the Northwest part of the County about one mile towards the south-west distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Dartford and Wilmington Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Michael which Church was by King Hen. 1. given to the Church of Rochester WIMLINGSWOLD WOmens Wold lyeth towards the middle of the East part of the County about foure miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Wingham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury The Church was antiently a Chappel to Nonington and called St. Margaret WINGHAM WEngam Wingeham lyeth towards the Northside oâ— the County by the river Stoure about three miles towards the southeast distant from Fordwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Wingham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Wingham being antiently belonging to that Church And afterwards taken away from the same but restored by King Edmund in the year 941. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Rectory of Wingham This Parish was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries which was made Collegiate and a Colledge founded thereunto in the year 1282. by Iohn Peckham Archbishop of Canterbury wherein he placed 6. Prebends Secular Channons the Governour whereof was called a Provost This Colledge at the suppression was valued at 84l per annum WITTERSHAM WHitrischeham lyeth at the southside of the County in the Isle of Oxney by the river Rother adjoyning to Sussex about three miles towards the south distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Oxney East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannours of Palster and Wittersham in this Parish It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist which Church is reputed to have been a Collegiate Church and neer the same was a Colledge the foundation or suppression whereof I finde not Onely the memory of the same is reteined by the Mannour house of Wittersham being yet called the Colledge of Wittersham In the East Window of the North Chancel or Chappel of this Church called Acton Chancel but more truly Palster Chancel is the arms of Watton sometimes Owner of the said Mannour of Palster In the first of the three of the North windows in this Chappel also is a memoriall of Petlesden an antient family in those parts and neere unto the going into that Chappel from the Church is a memoriall of the interment of Audyan but more truly Odiarne sometimes Owner of Acton and of a very antient Family in this Parish there buried above 130 years since In the year 1032. Edsin Archdeacon of Canterbury with the consent of King Canuâ—us gave Wittersham and the aforesaid Mannour of Palster otherwise Palstre to Christchurch Canterbury but elswhere I finde that in the year 1035. King Canutus gave the same to the said Edsin to the use of that Church A Faâ—r is kept here yearly upon the day of Philip and Iacob being the first day of May. WOLDHAM WLdeham Vldeham lieth towards the North part of the County by the river Medway about two miles and a half towards the southwest distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefield Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It being given to that Church by King Ethelred about 900. years since and confirmed by King Hen. 1. It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called All Saints WOODE otherwise Woodchurch LIeth at the Northeast side of the County in the Isle of Thanet neer the Sea about five miles towards the North distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices of the Town and Port of Dovor of which it is a Member and the liberties thereof and of the Câ—â—que Ports claim over the same This Parish was in the Deaâ—ry of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury but the Church is demolished and the Parish laid to Biâ—chinton Controversie arising in the time of King Hen. 8. between the Justices of the County and
them they only resisted King William the Conquerour when all other Counties submitted and caplâ—ulating with him reserved to themselves and their posterity their antient Customes and Liberties Fifthly Which is the next confideration offered viz. Generally the tenures of the lands in this County are if not the freest yet as free tenures as any in England Sixthly The royal Navy usually riding in the Downes of this County in which County also are those three famous Shipdocks of Deptford Woolwich and Chetham in the two first whereof the principall part of the Royall Navy is usually repaired and in the last the same is usually also repaired and laid up Seventhly Four houses lately belonging to the Kings of England viz. East Greenwich Eltham Otford and Dartford Eighthly The severall good commodities for the use of man with which it is richly furnished and famous for viz. 1. Plenty of Fowl and Fish of all sorts by advantage of the aforesaid Seas and fresh Rivers 2. Fertil lands for feeding cattle of all sorts and more especially those famous levels of Romney and Walland Marsh. 3. The Drapery of this County which hath here continued for above three hundred and twenty years towards which the bowels of this County are well stored with Fullers earth and many fulling mills not far distant from the same 4. The Fruit plentifully sent from hence to the chief City London and places adjacent 5. The great plenty of grain of all sorts growing therein and more especially in the North and East parts of the same 6. The Plenty of wood but more especially in the Weald wherein also are many Iron mills floring with Iron London and the other places adjacent Some Chronologers affirm that King Alfred divided this Nation and among the rest this part thereof into Shires Counties or Provinces but that is controverted by others and alledged that it was so divided shortly after the inhabiting of this Island and in the traâ—â—â— of the time of King Ina which was above 180. years before King Alsred there is â—â—ntion of Shires and so that of King Alfred may as to this purpose be only some plaineâ— deâ—â—ription of the former division And for this County it appeareth by what is before That the same was a distinct Province many hundred years before King Alfred was borne â—ut his subdividing the same into hundreds and them into Boroughs or 〈◊〉 is not denied Before the time of this King Alfred about 1000. years since In the time of Eâ—comberâ— the 7 th King of Kent Honorius Archoâ—shop of Cantâ—rbury divided that â—ingdome into Parishes And 45. Edward the 3. upon occasion of raising a great summe of money for aid of the King for the wars in France by a Parochiall tax throughout England the number of the Parishes therein were examined and in this County sound to be 393. Of so many whereof as are now extant as also of those which have been since added being in all 404. I shall now proceed to treate Alphabetically ACRYSE LIeth towards the South-East part of the County by the River Sâ—oure about one mile and a half towards the South-East distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of of Stowting Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath It was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury The liberty of Eleham claymeth over so much thereof as is in the upper half hundred of Loningborough and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth over the Mannor of Brandred in this Parish Part thereof is in the hundred of Folkstone and the residue in the hundred of Loningborough The Church standeth in the hundred of Loningborough and was called Saint Martin ADDINGTON LIeth towards the middle of the West part of the County by the river Medway about one mile and a half towards the North West distant from West Malling In the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkfeild Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rothester and the Church was called Saint Margaret ADISHAM ADesham Eadesham Edesham Lieth towards the East end of the County about foure miles and a half towards the East distant from Canterbury In the Bailiwick of Bridge and Peâ—ham Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath It was in the Deanry of Bridge Diocess of Canterbury The Mannor of Adisham was in the year 616. given by Ethelbald son of King Ethelbert to Christ-Church Canterbury was antiently a hundred of it self and afterwards comming to King Henry the 8. he 33â— of his Raigne gave the same to that Church and the liberty of the late Dean of the Church aforesaid claymeth over the same but the liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth over the whole Parish the same being in the hundred of Downhamford which belongeth to that Abbey and the Church was called Saint Innocents ALCHAM LIeth towards the South-east part of the County about 3. miles towards the West distant from Davâ—r in the Bailiwick of Stowing Hundre of Folkstone Lath of Shipwayâ— East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Dovar and Diocess of Canterbury the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there and the church was called Saint Authony ALDINGTON ALdintune lieth towards the South-East part of the County about foure miles and a half towards the South-East distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway East Division of the County and Division of Justâ—ces in that â—ath it was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there But I finde not this Aldington among the Nomina villaram of that liberty But do find that Thomas Archbishop of Canterbury 2 â— Martij 31 â— Henry the 8. by deed inrolled in the Office of augmentations 32. Hen 8. fol. 10 granted that Mannor to that King and King Charles granted the Mannor house and farme lands thereunto to hold of his Mannor of East Greenwich in free Soccage Part of this Parish is in the hundred of Bircholt Franchise and the residue in the hundred of Strete the Church standeth in the hundred of Strete and was called Saint Martin In the time of King Hen. 8. There were two Parsons of this Parish much different for repute Erasmus of Roterodame most eminent for Learning and Richard Master infamous for adhering to Elizabeth Barton of this Parish called the holy Maid of Kent in treasonable practises for which they two and five others were by Parliament 25. Hen. 8. Cap. 12 attainted of Treason and executed at Tiburne in Aprill in that year and six others attainted of misprison of Treason The Archbishops of Canterbury had here a faire seat upon repairing and augmenting whereof Iohn Morton Arch-Bishop in the time of King Henry the 7. bestowed much money In this Parish also
and Petham and Lath of St. Augustine it is all in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway and was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the hundred of Felborough and was called St. Maries The liberty of the late Dean of Canâ—erbury claimeth over the Mannour of Chartham which in the year 871. was given to that Church by Duke Elfred and confirmed by King Edward the Confessor in the year 1052. and the same afterwards coming to King Hen. 8. he the 33 â— of of his Raigne gave it again to that Church In this Parish was a Mansion-house of the late Arch-Bishops of Canterbury CHELSFIELD LIeth towards the West-end of the County about two miles towards the South distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of â—utton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth over the Mannours of Chelâ—field and Goddington Wood-lands called Charm-wood and the Rectory of Chelsfield this Parish was all in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries CHERITON LIeth at the South-east part of the County neer the Sea about one mile and a half towards the north-North-East distant from Hith in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Folkstone Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin CHESILHERST LIeth towards the West end of the County about three miles towards the East distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath a small part thereof lying towards Foot 's Cray is in the Hundred of Black-heath and the residue is in the Hundred of Ruxley it was all in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Ruxley was called St Nicholas and the same was by King Henry the first given to the Church of Rochester and in this Church of Chesilherst is the burial place of the Family of Walsingham CHETHAM CHatham lieth at the North-side of the County by the River Medway at the North-east side and very neer unto the City of Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Chetham and Gillingham Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there and the liberty of the City of Rochester claimeth from the high street of that City to the Hospital of St. Bartholomew and from thence cross the high way all along the fields to the Farm called Horsted so much thereof as is in the liberty of the City of Rochester is in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of that City and the residue is in the North division of Justices of that Lath it was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Marierâ— A Faire is kept here yearly upon our Lady day called the Nativity of the Virgin Mary being the eighth day of September Richard of Lucy gave Chetham to the Abbey of Feversham and King Hen. 2. confirmed it as also did King Iohn in the sixteenth year of his Raigne An Hospitall called the Hospitall of St. Bartholomew but since decayed was built here â—or relief of Lepers by Gundulphus Bishop of Rochester in the time of the Conquerour and confirmed by King Hen. 3. but the Hospitall builded here by Sir Iohn Hawkins and confirmed by Queen Elizabeth in the 36 year of her Raigne is still in being Chetham is famous for the Royall Navy using to ride be repalred and laid up there But as to the story of our Lady of Chetham and the Clerke of that parish for which this place was once also famous I referre him that desireth to read the same to Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Chetham where he may find the same at large At Horsted in this Parish as is reported was a Monument long since defaced of Horsâ— brother of Heâ—gest the Saxon who in the time of Vortimer King of Britaine was at Aylesford in this County slaine in single combat by Caâ—igern Brother of the said King CHEVENING LIeth towards the West end of the County about three miles towards the North-west distant from Sevenock in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Hundred of Codsheath and the residue in the Hundred of Sommerden The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth in this parish as also doth the Liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster at Morants Court otherwise Madams Court likewise in this Parish it was all in the Deanâ—y of Shorâ—ham a peculiar to the late Arch Bishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Godsheath and a Faâ—r is kept yearly at Chepsted in this Parish upon Tuesday in Whitsonweek CHIDINGSTONE LIeth towards the South-west part of the County by the River Medway about foure miles towards the South-west distant from Tunbridge in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath so much thereof as is in the Borough of Linckhill is in the Hundred of Ruxley and the residue is in the Hundred of Summerden the Liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth in this Parish it was all in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church standeth in the Hundred of Somerden in which Churâ—h about 110. years since was intered Sir Thomas Willoughby one of the Justices of the common Pleas in the time of King Henry 8. and owner of Boreplace in this Parish built by one Alphegh and inlarged by Reade severall of whose Family are there also interred one whereof viz. Sir Robert Reade cheif Justice of the common Pleas in the time of King Henry 7. did in the year 1516. build the North Chappell in this Church and dedicated the same to S t. Katherine CHILHAM IVlham Lieth towards the East part of the County By the River Stoure about three miles towards the North distant from Wye in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray Hundred of Felborough East Division of the County and Division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway the liberty of Wye claymeth there it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called S t. Maries In the year 182. where Chilham Castle now stands was the seat of King Lucius and afterwards by the Saxon Kings of Kent but more especially by King Withred above 950. years since made a Fort and the Danes afterwards shaking the same it lay desolate till the time of King
Iuly The House of the late King here was by King Hen. 8. converted thereunto from a Nunnery which was founded for White Nuns of the order of St. Augustine by King Edward 3. in the year 1355. And dedicated to St. Mary and St. Margaret and that foundation was inlarged by King Rich. 2. Bridget fourth Daughter of King Edward the 4. was Prioresse there So also were the Daughters of the Lords Scroop and Beâ—umount This Nunnery at the suppression was valued at 380 l. 9 f. â— ob per annum In the year 1330. King Edw. 3. held a Turnament at this Towne In the year 1381. In the time of King Richard the â— Tilers horrid Rebellion began here upon abuse of the daughter of Iohn Tiler a Tiler of this Town by a Collector of Pole-money But others averre it to be at Deptford In the year 1452. Edward then Duke of Yorke after King Edward the 4. incamped at Brentheath otherwise Darâ—ford Brent neer this Town against King Hen. 6. DEALE DOle Lieth at the East end of the County adjoyning to the Sea about three miles and a half towards the South-East distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County The liberty of the late Arch-bishop of Canterbury claimeth there the same being given to that Sea by King Aethelwâ—lf in the year 839. It is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich within the division of Justices of that Town and Port and the Liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocâ—sse of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Leonard This Parish in the time of King Henry the 8. was questioned to be assessed to the Subsidies as lying in the forraigne but to take away that question that King by Letters Patens united the same to Sandwich which King also built the Castle there about 120. years since as he likewise did the Castle of Sandown about one mile and a half towards the North distant from the same At this Deale Iulius Caesar landed 54. years before the birth of Christ where he had feirce resistance from the Britains of which who desireth further to read I referre him to Cambdens Britannia fol. 343. Here also 3. of Iuly 1495. Perkin Warbiek arrived with his forces against King Hen. 7. DENTON neer ELEHAM LIeth towards the South-east part of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the North-east distant from Eleham in the Hundred of Kinghamford Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Bailiwick of Eastry and the residue in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there it was all in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called St. Mary Magdelen and standeth in the Bailiwick of Eastry DENTON neer GRAVESEND LIeth at the North-side of the County neer the River of Thames about two miles towards the East distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there A Nobleman called Birtrick or Brichrich and Elswith or Easwith his wife neer 700. years since gave Denton to the Church of Rochester afterwards it was unjustly taken from that Church and Odo Earle of Kent deteining the same King William the Conquerour after three dayes debate touching this and others of the like nature restored the same and it was afterwards confirmed to that Church by King Hen. 1. This Parish ought anâ—â—ently to have contributed to the repaire of the nineth Peere or Arch of Rochester bridge DEPTFORD WEst Greenwich Deptford Strand lieth at the North-west side of the County adjoyning to Surrey by the Rivers Ravenâ—borne and Thames About four miles towards the South-east distant from London Part thereof is in the County of Surrey and so much thereof as is in the County of Kent is in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Black heath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the County of Kent was called St. Nicholas and in the same is or lately was a memorial of the interment there of one Weaver long since Mayor of the Staple At the time of the Conquest one Cislebert Mamignot had Deptford for his share Here the Rebels under the conduct of Flammock and Ioseph in the time of King Hen. 7. were overthrown and above 2000. of them slain In a Dock neer this place the small Ship in which Captain Drake sailed about the World was in the year 1580. by the command of Queen Elizabeth laid up as a monument This place is also famous for the Shipdock Storehouse and Corporation there for the Navy erected in the time of King Hen. 8. DETLING LIeth towards the middle of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the North-east distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyborne Hundred of Maidstone Lath of Ayleâ—ford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there it was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin The Archbishop of Canterbury was antiently owner of Detling but 〈◊〉 Earle of Kent in the time of King William the Conquerour withheld the same from him and after three dayes publique debate touching this and other lands so withholden the Archbishop was restored to the same DEVINGTON DAvington Daunton lieth at the North-side of the County towards the 〈◊〉 of Sheppey about one mile towards the West distanâ— from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of St. Augustiâ—â— claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbâ—y claimeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Copâ—on it was in the Deanry of Ospriâ—ge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Mary Magdalâ—â— Here was a Nunnery of black Nuâ—s of the order of Saint Benedict founded by King Hen. 2. about the second year of his Raigne dedicated to St. Mary Magdaleâ— and confirmed by King Hen. 3. in the 39. year of hiâ— Raigne the Nuns are conceived to have been French-women and had orders prescribed them in French by Walter Reyâ—old Archbishop of Canterbury above 340. years since DIMCHURCH DEmechurch 〈◊〉 at the South-east side of the County in Romney Marsh adjoyning to the sea about three miles and a half towards the
of Hastingligh it was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called Saint Iames and a Fair is kept here yearly upon the day of Saint Iames being the five and twenty day of Iuly In the year 811. Wolfred Archbishop of Canterbury bought Elmsted of King Kenulphus to the use of his Church ELMSTONE LIeth towards the East end of the County by the river Stour about foure miles towards the north-west distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham hundred of Preston Lath of Saint Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth over the Mannour of Elmstone This parish was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury ELTHAM LIeth towards the North-West side of the County about two miles and a half towards the South distant from Woolwich in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromly Hundred of Blackheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester And the Church was called Saint Iohn Baptist wherein are or lately were memorials of the interment of Roper Morton Pierle and Pashey Here is a house which belonged to the late Kings of England built by Anthony Bâ—ck Patriarch of Ierusalem and by him given to Queen Eleanor wife to King Ed. the 1. But antiently the inherâ—tance of the Veseyes I refer him that desireth to read more touching this house to Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Eltham where he may be satisfied at large onely I shall adde that Iohn second sonne of King Edw. 2. was borne there in the year 1315. So also was Bridget the 4th Daughter of King Edward the 4. In the year 1480. Leo King of Armenia came thither to the Court of King Richard 2. And was there nobly entertained King Hen. the 6. in the yeere 1429. kept a royall Christmas there As also did King Edw. the 4. in the year 1482. where 2000. persons were served each day Likewise King Hen. the 8. here also kept his Christmas in the year 1527 EMLEY LIeth towards the North side of the County adjoyning to the Isle of Sheppey about two miles towards the North-east distant from Milton It is an Island of it self in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborne and Diocess of Canterbury EWELL LIeth towards the South-east part of the County by a Rivolet arising neere thereunto about two miles and a half towards the North-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul EYNSFORD EInesford Aynsford lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County by the River Darent about foure miles towards the East distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Eynsford This Parish was in the Deanry of Shoram a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury But in the Diocess of Rochester The Church was about 480. years since appropriated to Christ-church Canterbury to the use of the Almnery there by Richard Archbishop of Canterbury and in the same are or lately were memorials of the Interment of Donat and Eckisford many years since EYTHORN EYhelthorne lieth towards the East-side of the County abouâ— five miles towards the South-west distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and St Augustine claim there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth in the upper part thereof It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul In the year 824 Wolfred Archbishop of Canterbury gave Eythorn to Christchurch Canterbury In exchange for Berham FAIREFIELD LIeth at the South part of the County about four miles and a halfe towards the West distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Aloesbridg East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Fairefield being given to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33 â— of his Raigne It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Thomas the Martyr which Church Edmund of Abingdom Archbishop of Canterbury above 420. years since gave to Christ Church Canterbury FANT. ONely a small part thereof is in Kent and the residue is in Sussex That part thereof which is in Kent lieth towards the South part of the County about foure miles towards the South distant from Tunbridge in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge Hundred of Wachlingstone Lath of Ayleâ—ford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath but the Church standeth in Sussex EAST-FARLEY FEarnâ—ge Fernlege Farnleigh lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about two miles towards the South-west distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyhorne Hundred of Maidstone Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Maidstone claimeth over the same and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of East-Farley It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In the year 960. Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva gave this Farley to Christ Church Canterbury WEST-FARLEY LIeth towards the middle of the County by the River Mâ—dway about three miles towards the South-west distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Twyford Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the 〈◊〉 Dâ—â—n of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of West-Farley It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Câ—urch was called All Saints In the year 960. Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva gave this Farley to Christ Church Canterbury and Queen Eleanor wife of King Edward the first gave the Mannour of West-Farley to Christ Church aforesaid The Borsholder of the Borough of West-Farley is chosen at a Court Leet holden for that Mannour and doth not ow service to the Court Leet holden for the Hundred nor do the inhabitants of that Borough ow any service to that Court but at that Court
from Wye in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray Hundred of Felborough East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The Liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Godmersham the liberty of Wye also claimeth there This Parish was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Laurence which Church Archbishop Thomas Arundell in the year 1397. by license of King Richard the second and of the Pope appropriated to Christ-church Canterbury In the year 822. King Kenulphus gave Godmersham to the Archbishop of Canterbury and in the year 1036. Egelnothus the Archbishop gave the same to Christ-church Canterbury GOODNESTON neer FEVERSHAM GOodwineston lieth at the North side of the County towards the Sea about one mile towards the 〈◊〉 distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justice in that Lath. The Liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey it was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Bartholomew GOONESTON neer SANDWICH LIeth towards the East end of the County about four miles towards the South west distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Wingham Lath of St. Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Holy Cross This Church was antiently a Chappel to Wingham which in the year 1282 was divided into four Parishes whereof this is one A Faire is kept here yearly upon Holy Rood day being the 14 th day of September GOUDHERST LIeth at the South side of the County adjoynâ—ng to Sussex about three miles towards the West distant from Cranbrook in the West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in the Lath of Scray So much thereof as is in the Borough of Fairecrouch is in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds Hundred of Cranbrook and Lath of Scray So much thereof as is in the Boroughs of Pattenden Lilsden Combwell Chingley or Bromley is in the Bailiwick of Twyford Hundred of little Barnefield otherwise West Barnefield and Lath of Aylesford and the residue is in the said Bailiwick of Twyford Hundred of Marden and Lath of Scray The Borsholder of the aforesaid Borough of Pattenden is chosen at the Court Leet holden at Loose and the Borsholder of the aforesaid Borough of Lilsden is chosen at the Court Leet holden at East Farley the inhabitants of neither of these two Boroughs ow service to the Court Leet holden for the said Hundred of little Barnefield onely at that Court may be chosen a Constable of that Hundred out of either of these Boroughs The liberty of S t. Augustine claymeth at Winchet Hill and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the aforesaid boroughs of Pattenden and Lilsden It was all in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Marden was called S t. Maries which Church is very large standeth upon avery highhill and had to the same a very large tall spire or shaft but upon Wednesday the 23. day of August 1637 about eleven of the clock at night there happened a most fierce and sudden storme of thunder and lightning which set on fire the said steeple and broke and melted five great bels in the same and burnt and consumed foure lofts and all the timber and woodwork of the steeple and the stonework of the same was thereby so shaken and rent that it was faine afterwards to be pulled down and the Church and leads by fall of the timber was much impaired In the year following a collection by way of Brief was in this and severall other Counties for repaire of this mishap and a parish tax also made for that purpose and the foundation of the steeple begun anew of stone almost up to the Roofe of the Church but by the falsity of the Collectors abroad and dissention of the inhabitants at home the worke went no further onely a small low wooden top is set upon the stone-work and one great Bell onely hung there and so it now remaineth In this Church is a memoriall of the interment of Iohn Sonne of Iohn of Begebure above 230. years since his daughter and heâ—re by marriage with one of the antient family of Colepepyr brought her inheritance called Begebure in this parish to that family and in this Church are also severall monuments of that family of Colepepyr neer 200. years old as also a Monument of Campion of Combwell herein after mentioned and in the East wall of the North Chancell is a memoriall of the interment of Roberts A market is kept in this Town upon every Wednesday and the market place was about 7. years since removed from the flat place in the Towne a little below the place where now it is unto that place viz at the top of the hill adjoyning to the Church yard And one Fair is there yearly holden upon the day of the Assumption of our Lady being the fifteenth day of August Another Fair is also holden yearly at Combwell in this parish upon the day of S t. Mary Magdalen being the two and twentith day of Iuly Neer whereunto Robert of Thuruâ—am in the time of King Hen. 2. founded a Priory called Combwell for black Chanons of the order of St. Augustine and dedicated the same to the honour of St. Mary Magdalen which King Hen. 3. afterwards confirmed and granted the Fair last before mentioned to be there yearly kept upon the day aforesaid and the day following The value of which Priory at the suppression was 80 l. 17 â— 5 d. q. per. annum GRAVENEY GRavene Lieth at the North side of the County neer the sea about two miles towards the North east distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray Hundred of Boughton under the Blean East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mamour of Graveny it was in the Deanry of Ospring and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All Saints in which are or lately were antient memorials of the interment of the Fevershams sometimes Lords of Graveney of Beteler almost 250. years since Borgeris above 200. years since and of severall of the Martins about 200. years since one whereof was one of the Justices of the Common Pleas in the time of King Henry 6. In the year 811. Archbishop Wolfred bought Graveney of King Kenulphus for the use of Christchurch Canterbury but it being afterwards taken from the same Werhardus a potent Priest withholding it in the year
New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over the same Part thereof is in the Hundred of Aloesbridge other part in the Hundred of Newchurch other part in the hundred of St. Martin and the residue in the Hundred of Worth It was aâ—l in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Newchurch and was called St. Peter and Paul NEWENDEN ANdreds Chester Anderida Lyeth at the southside of the County by the river Rother adjoyning to Sussex about foure miles towards the southeast distant from Cranbrock in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds Lath of Scray West divisiâ—n of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Hundred of Sâ—lbrittenden and the residue is in the Township of Newenden which Township hath an Officer of 〈◊〉 called the Bailiffe Who is in this place as a Constable is in other parts of the County and this Bailiffe hath also under him an Officer called the under Bailiffe who is likewise in this place as a Boâ—sholder is in other parts of tâ—e County The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth over the Mannour of Newenden But I finde not the same in the Nomina Villarum of that liberty and do finde that Thomas Arcbishop of Canterbury 2 o. Marti 31 o. Hen 8. by grant inrolled in the Augmentation Office 32. Henry 8. granted the same to that King It was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diâ—cess of Canterbury The Ch 〈…〉 deth in the Township of Newenden and 〈◊〉 called St. Peter The 〈…〉 house of Friars Carmilities in England was at a place called Lossenham in this Parish where Sir Thomas Allâ—â—er in the year 1241. Founded for them a Priory and dedicated the same to the Virgin Mary In the Parish neer the Priory stood a Castle which 〈…〉 by the Danes in the year â—â—â— Aâ—d not 〈…〉 thereof are extant Onely the memory 〈…〉 is preserved by a place there stâ—ll called Castle Tâ—â—â— This Towne was antienâ—ly a famous City accounted the chief defensible place in all this Southerne part but Aella the first King of the South Saxons about the year 488. beseiged the Britans here after long fieâ—e entring by assault put all to the sword raced the City to the ground and the place continued desolaâ—e till the foundâ—tion of the aforesaid Priory at which time it began a little to revive but at present is and for many years past hath been very meane NEWINGTON neer Hith LIeth at the southeast part of the County about two miles towards the northeast distant from Hith in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Folkâ—tone Lath of Shipway eaâ—t division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicâ—olas NEWINGTON besides Sittingborn NEwenton Lieth towards the North side of the Counâ—y about two miles and a half towards the west distant from Milâ—on in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Miltoâ— Lath of Scray East division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour of Newington It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries All the Customes in which Church belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury were by King William the Conquerour in the year 1073. confirmed to Lanâ—ranck then Archbishop NEWNHAM LIeth towards the North part of the County about foure miles and a half towards the southwest distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul St. NICHOLAS LIeth at the Northeast â—ide of the County in the Isle of Thanet about five miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge aâ—d Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County Sarre was antiently in the decayed Parish of St. Giles but is now reputed to be in this Parish And is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich within the division of the Justices of that Town and Port and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claime over the same The residue of this Parish is within the Division of the Justices in the Lath of St. Augustine and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Ringslow which belonged to that Abbey The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury also claimeth in this Parish It was all in the Deanry of West Beere and Diocess of Canterbury and one St. Nicholas was antiently Owner of the same The Church standeth in the Hundred of Ringslow was called St. Nicholas was antiently a Chappel to Reculver and Robert of Winchelsea Archbishop of Canterbury about 350. years since erected and endowed a perpetuall Vicarage in the same In the time of King Hen. 8. controversie arising touching assessing Sarr aforesaid as lying in the Forraign That King to put an end thereunto by Letters Patents united the same to Sandwich NOCKHOLT LIeth towards the middle of the West part of the County about foure miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Sevâ—nock in the Baâ—liwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hoâ—e West division of the County and Upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Shorâ—ham a peculiar to the â—ate Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester NONINTON LIeth about the middle of the East part of the County about five miles towards the southwest distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Hundred of Eastry and the resi due in the Hundred of Wingham The liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and St. Augustine claim there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Eastry It was all in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Wingham was called St. Maries and was antiently a Chappel to Wingham But in the year 1282. upon dividing of Wingham into foure Parishes this was one of them NORBURN LIeth neer the East end of the County about two miles and a half towards the south distaut from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Cornilo Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the
Prestan lieth towards the North side of the County about one 〈◊〉 towards tâ—e loâ—th distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Laâ—h â—f Sâ—ray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty oâ— the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Preâ—on and so much of the Parish as is withiâ— the Maâ—noâ—rs of Câ—pton Hammemaâ—sh or Selgraâ—e they being given to that Churâ—h by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raign And the 〈◊〉 of St. Augustine claimeth over the Parâ—sh for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to tâ—at Abbey It was in the Deaâ—ry of Ospâ—inge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Katherine PRESTON neer Fordwich LIeth towards the East end of the County by the River Stoure about two miles and a half towards the East distanâ— from Fordwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Preston Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth there And the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mâ—nnour 〈…〉 which antiently â—elonged to 〈…〉 but beinâ— taken away was in the year 941 〈…〉 King Eâ—mâ—nd And aâ—terwards the same being in the time oâ— King William the Coâ—querâ—ur 〈…〉 Earâ—e of Kent and Brother of thaâ— Kâ—ng 〈…〉 wâ—s restored to the same It was in the Deâ—â—ry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterterbury And the Church was calâ—ed St. Mildred Promhill see Bromhill QUEEN BOROUGH LIeth at the Nâ—rth side of the County in the Isle of Shâ—ppâ—y aboâ—t foure miles towards the North distant from Milton in the Bâ—iliwick of Milton â—ath of Scray and East division of the County It is a Corporation and within the division of the Justices thereof the liberty of which Corporation claimeth over the same It was made a Borough by King Edward the 3. in the honour of Philip his wife And was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Holy Trinâ—ty A Castle was here of an antient foundatâ—on but becoming ruinous 42. of Edw. 3. that King râ—edified and inlarged the same The fortifiâ—ation whereof was by the appointment of King Hen. 4 sâ—rveyed and repaired by William Wiâ—kham afâ—erwards Bishop of Winchesteâ— And the same afterwards becoming ruinous was again repaired by King Hen. 8 but was laâ—ely demolished RAINHAM LIeth towards the North siâ—e of the County about â—oâ—re miles towards the Eâ—st 〈…〉 In the Bailiwick and Hunâ—reâ— oâ— Milton â—ath oâ— Sâ—ray East 〈◊〉 of the County and upâ—eâ— division of Justâ—ces in that Lath. It was in tâ—e Deanry of Sâ—â—tingborn and Dâ—ocess of Câ—ntâ—rbury and the Church wâ—s 〈◊〉 St. Margaret In the Chappel of which Church is or lateâ—y was a memoriall of the interâ—eâ—t there of Blor founâ—er of that Châ—ppel above 130. yeaâ—s since And in that Church likewiâ—e are or lately were memoriaâ—s of the Interâ—ent of Donet I â—ost 250. years since And of â—aiâ—â—er above 110. years since RECULVER REculure Racui Raculfre Raculfe Reclife Racuulf Lieth at the North siâ—e of the County neer the Isle of Thanet adjoyâ—iâ—g to the â—ea about seven miles towards the Northeast distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham â—ath of Sâ— Augustine East division of the County And division of Justices in that Latâ— The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Reculver and the liberty of St. Augustine claâ—meth over the Parish for that it is in the Hundred of â—lengate which belongeâ— to that Abbey But antiently Reculver was a Hundreâ— of it self It was in the Deanry of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries which Church was a Câ—llegiate Church Hath been famous for tâ—e two lofty spired Steeples thereof serving for Sea marks And at the upper end of the south Isle of the same Church is or lately was an antique Monument mounted with two spires of Ethelbert the thirteenth King of Kent about 900. years since There likewise is or lately was a memoriall of the interment of Sandwey 220 years since The Parsonage was about 380 years since appropriated by Robert Kilwarby Archbishop to the Hospitals of Herbaldown and St. Iohns without Northgate and afterwards Iohn of Stratford upon Avon Archbishop got the same appropriated by King Edw. 3. to the Archbishoprick of Canterbury Robert of Winchelsey likewise Archbishop having before about the year 1294 erected here a perpetual Vicarage Severus Emperour of Rome about the year 205 built here a Castle which he fortified against the Britains afterwards Ethelbert the first Christian King of Kent about 1060 years since built a Palace here for himselâ— and his successors And Eâ—elbert King of Kent about 860 years since built here a Colledge to the honour of the Virgin Mary and was there buried under an Arch in the North wall thereof Egbert King of Kent about 960. years since gave to one Bassa an English Saxon land in this Parish whereupon he built a Monastery to the honour of the Virgin Mary and replenished it with Monks of the order of St. Benedict Afterwards in the year 949. King Eadred in the fourth year of his raign gave this Monastery to Christchurch Canterbury notwithstanding which it continued a Monastery to the time of Aegelnothus Archbishop of Canterbury which was about the year 1020. And the name of the Governour from the name Abbot was altered to a Dean A Faire is here kept upon the day of Giles Abbot being the first day of September REVER LIeth neer the South-east side of the County by a Rivulet arising neer the same about two miles and a half towards the North-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Bâ—usborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of â—ustices in that Lath. The liberty of St Augustine claymeâ—h there Iâ— was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul RIDLEY LIeth towards the West side of the County about three miles and a half towards the North distant from Wrotham in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartfrrd Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath and was in the Deaâ—ry and Diocess of Rochester RINGWOLD LIeth at the Eâ—st side of â—he County â—djoyning to the sea about five miles towards the Northeast distant 〈…〉 〈…〉 of Kiâ—g Hen. 8. 〈◊〉 this Parish wâ—th Kingsdownâ— the sâ—me â—s lying in the 〈…〉 that King to tâ—ke awaâ— tâ—e questiâ—n â—y Letteâ—s â—atenâ—s unâ—teâ— the 〈◊〉 Dovor as the 〈…〉 to have been 〈◊〉 formerly in the times of the Kiâ—gs Hen. 7. and Edw. 1. RIPPLE LIeth neer the East end of the County about foure miâ—es and a half towards the South distant â—rom Sandwich in the Bâ—iliwick 〈◊〉 Eastry Hundred of Cornâ—lâ— â—ath of St Augustine Eâ—st division of the County and division
so that at the suppression of Monasteries This Priory was valued at 486l 11s 5d per an and in stead of a Prior and Covent was placed in this Church a Dean and six Prebends The aforesaid Bishops Gundulphus and Gilbert were buried in this Church as was also Haymo of Hith Iohn of Shâ—ppey and Iohn Low all Bishops of that Sea and likewise Walter of Merton Bishop there and Lord Chancellour to King Hen. 3. Who 27 â— Octob. 1277. â—assing over the River of Medway here in a boat there then being no Bridg was unfortunately drowned and to whose memory Merton Colledg in Oxford where he was Founder did about 60. years since set up a monument in his Church And as concerning the Bridge There was antiently a very strong Timber Bridge with nine Arches over the River of Medway a little distant towards the North from the plaâ—e where the Stâ—ne-bridâ—e now is to the maiâ—tenance whereof severall Persons Parishes and Tenements weâ—e liable Some of which Parishes are in this tract named to be for that purpose chargeable That Bridge alâ—â— hâ—d a Tower of timâ—er standing upon the same but about the year 1264 boâ—h of them were in the Barons wars spâ—ileâ— by fire as King Iohn in the year 1215. had attempted to spoil the same Afterward in the year 1281. there hapning â—o great and so long a Frost and Snow that people passed on foot over this River from Rochester to Stroud and that Frost suddenly breaking the remaines of the aforesaid old bridge was borne down and carried away with the stream Afterwards another bridge was builded which 10. Rich. 2. upon rumour of the coming of the French was beaten down Afterwards in the time of that King Sir Robert Knoâ—â—es built the Faire Stone Bridge now â—here and Sir Iohn Cobham and divers Lords Bishops and Genâ—lemen of great quality whose names Antâ—ently hung in a table in the Chappell founded by the said Sir Robert as some relate but as others and that more probably by Iohn Coâ—ham about the yeâ—r 1394 at the east end of the said Bridg called Trinity Chapell contributed money and lands towards the same and the maintenâ—nce thereof also William Warham Archbishop of Canterbury about 150 years since made the iron work upon the coping thereof Afterwards much of the revenue belonging â—o the maintenance thereof being either concealed or deteined and the work decaying A Commission from Queen Elzabeth for inquiry thereof was executed much of the 〈◊〉 discovered and by twoâ—Acts of Parliament subsequent thereunto viz. 18. Eliz. ca 17. and 27. Eliz. ca. 25. good lawes and provisions were maâ—e for the perpetuall maintenance of this Bridge In this City also is an Alms house for relief of poore Travellers founded by one Wats about 80. years since and without tâ—e East gate of this City which in some Records is called Cheâ—ham In the year 1078. was an Hospitall founded by the aforesaid Gundulphus Bishop of Rochâ—ster and dedicated to the honour of St. Bâ—rtholomew for Leâ—ers which was afteâ—wards confirmed by King Hen 3 and King Edw. 3. discharged the same of Taxes Tallages c. RODMERSHAM LIeth towards the Northside of the County about two miles towards the southeast distant from Milton in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas ROLVENDEN LIeth at the south side of the County by the river Rothâ—r about two miles towards the southwest distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds Hundred of Rolvenden Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Laâ—h The liberty of the late Deâ—n of Canterbury claimeth there and the lâ—berty of the laâ—â— Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the Reâ—tory of Rolvâ—nden It was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was calâ—ed St. Maries In the first of the five Windows â—n the great Chancel of which Church is the Effigies of Caâ—â—w Eâ—qâ—ire in the second the Effigies of Sir Iohn Guldeford whâ—t was â—n the third is quite defaced in the fourth is the Effigies of Aucher and in the fiâ—th of Moore all formerly gâ—eat owners in this Parish The Heir of Halden of Halden in this Parish married Guldeford by which maâ—ch that Seat came into that Family one whereof viz Edward Guldeford Esquire afterwards upon the day of St. Tiburtius and Valerianus Martyrs being the fourteenth day of April in the year 1444. founded the South Chappel of this Church and dedicated the same to the honour of St. Anne and St. Katherine which appeared so to be founded and dedicated by a memoriall of the same ingraven in brass fastned to the south wall of the said Chappel but lateâ—y taken away from that place At Forsham in this Parish are the ruines of an antient stone structure of the shape of a little Châ—ppel And supposed so to have been to an antient Seat near thereunto called Forsham lâ—ng since dilapidated but the scite thereof and how the same was moted is yet visible New ROMNEY RVmen Romenal lieth at the southeast side of the County aâ—joyning to the sea about two miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Lid in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway and East division of the County The Town of New Romney is one of the Cinque Ports and â—â—corporated by the name of Mayoâ— Jurats and Commâ—nalâ—y of the Town and Port of New Romney before that by the name of Jurats and Commonalty of the Town and Port of New Romney before that by the name of Iurats and comonalty of the Town anâ— Port of Romney and before that by the name of Barons of the Town and Port of Romney It is wiâ—â—â—n the division of the Justices of that Corporation and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same The residue of this parish is in the Hundred of St. Martins and part thereof in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over that part And the residue is in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and here were antiently five Churches called St. Laurence St. Martin St. Iohn Baptist one other whose name I finde not and St. Nicholas of all which onely the last is now in being is the Parish Church and standeth in the Town This Town at the time of the Conquest was in a flourishing condition having in it twelve Wards five Parishes a Priory of Priors Aliens and a Hospital and Sir Râ—bert of Romney was then owner of the same It had also a good Haven at the West side thereof but about the fifteenth year of King Edw. 1. the Sea breaking in upon the same made a great destruction both of man and Beast spoiled the
the Ree wall is in the liberty of the Town and Port of New Romney and division of Justices of that Town and Port. And the residue is in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty also of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth in this Parish It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in Romney Marsh and was called St. Dunstan SNAVE LIeth towards the southeast part of the County about three miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over the same Tâ—e liberty of St Augustine claimeth over the Mannour of Snave and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much of this Parish as is within the Mannour of Ickham Part thereof is in the hundred of Aloesbridge other part in the hundred of Ham and the residue in the Hundred of New Church It was in all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Aloesbridge and was called St. Augustine SNODLAND SNodiland Snodesland lyeth towards the North side of the County by the river Medway about foure miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefield Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same it being given to that Church by King Ecbeâ—t in the year 838. It is said also to be given to the same by one Birtrick and his Wife above 700. years since It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called All-saints in the Porch whereof is or lately was a Memorial of the interment of William Alisander who gave a weekly stipend of Bread to the Poore here for ever And died above 180. years since And in that Church likewise are or lately were memorials of the interment of Palmer 250. years since and of Pole 170. years since This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the nineth Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge SOUTHFLET SVthflete Suthfleâ—t lyeth at the North side of the Counâ—y about two miles towards the south distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Suâ—â—on at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It being given to that Church by Gundulphus Bishop of that Sea about 550. years since and confirmed thereunto by King Hen. 1. It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Nicholas This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the third Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge SPELDHERST LIeth at the southwest side of the County adjoyning to Sussex about three miles towards the southwest distant from Tunbridge In the West division of the County and lower division of Justices in the Lath of Sutton at Hone. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge Hundred of Wachlingstone and Lath of Aylesford And the residue is in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundreds of Codsheath and Somerden and Lath at Sutton at Hone. The liberty of Sevenoke claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in the Hundred of Somerden and was called St. Maries In this Parish are those famous Waters called by some Fâ—nt Wâ—lls and by others Tunbridge Wells so much resorted unto and drunk of by the Nobilâ—ty and Gentry of thâ—s Nation coming thither for that purpose from severall parts yearly in the Summer and more especially in the months of Iuly and August At Grombridge in this Parish is a Chappell called St. Charls And there is also a Fair yearly upon the day of St. Iohn Port Latin being the sixth day of May. STALISFEILD LIeth toward the middle of the County about foure miles towards the Northeast distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the Counâ—y and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries STANFORD LIeth towards the southeast part of the County about two miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Hith in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Stowting Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All-saints Bâ—rtram of Cryoll was antienly Ownâ—r of Ostenhanger otherwise Westenhanger in this Parish which building was beautified by Sir Edward Poinings Some suppose the name to have been Oesâ—inghangar and to have been first builded by Oesc son and successoâ— of Hengist first Saxon King of Kent and to have afterwards come to the said Bertram Cryoll but of this I find no certaâ—ntyâ— This Ostenhanger is said to have been antienly a Parish of it self but is now reputed to be as aforesaid in this Parish of Stanford STANSTED LIeth towards the Northside of the County about two miles towards the Northwest distant from Wrotham in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Wrotham Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Wrotham claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester This Parish was formerly parcell of the Parish of Wretham and the now Church here a Chappel to that Parish Church But about thirteen years since this Stansted was made a Parish by Parliament STAPLE LIeth towards the East end of the County about three miles towards the southwest distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and late Dean of Canterbury claim there But the liberty of St Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Downhamford which beâ—longed to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iames. A Faire is kept here yearly upon the day of St. Iames being the five and twentieth day of July STAPLEHERST LIeth towards â—he Southside of the County about four miles towards the North distant from Cranbrooke in the West division of the County and lower division of Justices in the Lath of Scray So much thereof as is in the Northborough Boroughs of Kings Franchise Faireâ—rouâ—h or
this Parish of Woodchurch touching assessing the same That King took away the question by uniting the same by Letters Patents to Dovor WOODCHURCH LIeth towards the southeast part of the County about three miles towards the East distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Hundred of Blackborn Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Wye claimeth over the Den of Plurenden in this Parish and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much of this Parish as is within the Mannour of Apledore It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All-saints The south Chappel or Chancel of which Church was founded by Herlackenden a very antient family in this Parish whose antient seat is still here called Old Herlackenden and held by Thomas Herlackenden Esquire In that Chappel is a memorial of the Interment of William Herlackenden Esquire in the year 1081. Of Margaret Herlackenden Daughter and Heir of Guy Ellis in the year 1479. Of Roger Herlackenden Esquire in the yeare 1523. And of Martin Herlackenden Esquire in the yeare 1584. In the same is also a Monument of Sir Edward Waterhouse there buried in the year 1591. And in the East Window of that Chappel is the Arms of Ellis At the North wall of the great Chancel in this Church is a monument of Thomas Herlackenden Esquire there buried in the year 1554. In the East Window of the North Chancel there are severall effigies of the Clerkes And in the North Window of that Chancel is the Effigies of William Harey WOODNESBOROUGH LIeth at the East side of the County about one mile and a half towards the southwest distant from Sandwich In the Bailiwick of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there Part thereof viz. the lands heretofore parcell of the Mannour of Boxley is within the division of the Justices of the Town and Port of Sandwich And the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports and St. Augustine claim over the same And the residue is in the Hundred of Eastry and division of Justices in the Lath of St. Augustine It was all in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Eastry and was called St. Maries This Parish is conceived by Verstegan to take its name from the worshipping there of Wooden the Pagan Saxons Cod. WOOLWICH WLewich lyeth at the Northwest part of the County adjoyning to the river of Thames about five miles and a half towards the North distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Black-heath Lath of Sutton at Hone Weâ—t division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath part thereof lieth at the other side of the river of Thames at Essex shore but is in Kent It was all in the Deanry of Dartâ—ord and Diocess of Rochester And the Church was called St. Maries which Church was given to the Church of Rochester by King H. 1. and in the same one William Prene founded a Chappell and was there interred above 190. years since he also founded the Belfree of the said Church In this Church also is or lately was a monument of the interment of Colin 260. years since A market is kept here upon every Friday 13th August 1627. a fish called a Grampas of 10. yards long about five foot high and of the like breath was shot with Muskets and taken neer this Town And in this Parish is one of the famous Ship-docks for the royall navy WOOTTON VVOdetone lieth towards the middle of the East side of the County about three miles towards the Northeast distant from Eleham in the hundred of Kinghamford Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham and the residue in the Bailiwick of Eastry The liberties of the late Archbishop and late Dean of Canterbury claime there It was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham and was called St. Martin In the year 687. King Cedwald gave Wootâ—on to the Archbishoprick of Canterbury and Alpheg Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 1010. adjoyned the same to Christchurch there WORDE VVOrth Lieth at the East end of the County neer the Sea about one mile towards the South distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Lydecourt the same being given to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raigne It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul WORMSELL LIeth neer the middle of the County about three miles and a half towards the northwest distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eyborne Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claymeth there It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Giles WROTHAM VVRoteham Wirtham Lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County about three miles and a half towards the west distant from West Malling in the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Wrotham Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Wrotham claimeth over the same and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Wrâ—tham It was in the Deanry of Shâ—reham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In the Churchyard here is or lately was an antient monument of Peckâ—am and in the Church several memorials of the interment of that Family one above 160. years since another above 150. years since another above 140. years since another above 130. years since and another above 120. years since Also of Ieames a good benefactor to this Church above 150. years since And of Stâ—atton Burgony and Gawge very antient A Market is kept here upon every Tuesday and a Faire yearly upon the day of St. George being the 23. day of Aprill In this Parish was antiently a Mansior-house of the Archbishops of Canterbury which Simon Isâ—â—p Archbishop about 300. years since pulled down and carried to Maidstone towards building of the Palace there This Parish ought antiently to have contribuâ—ed towards the repair of the fifth Arch or Peer of Rochester bridge In the year 1572. was a very great and long frost and Snows so that the arms and boughs of Trees in and neer this Parish being over-charged with Ice brake off and fell
little Chart and Hothfield and from thence between Ashford and Willesborough and from thence Northward to Wye Godmersham Chartham Milton Thâ—nington and Canterbury and from thence to Sâ—urrey from thence between Fordwich and West Beer to 〈◊〉 and from thence to Sarâ— and so at the Westside of the Isle of Thanet into the Sea 2. At Postling Church and runneth from thence to Stanford from thence Westward to Sellindge Mersham and Sevington and from thence between Willesborough and Ashford meeting with the former stream runneth with iâ— to Wye Godmersham c. as before 3. At Liminge and runneth from thence to Eleham from thence between Berham and Kingstone to Bishopâ—borne and Bridge from thence to Patricksâ—orne and Beakesborne from thence between Littleborne and Ickham to Wickham Breaux Preston and Sturmâ—uth and from thence in at the Southwest side of the Isle of Thanet and bâ— that Northward â—â—to the Sea 4. Neer great Mingeham and from thence runneth to Norburne Ham Worth and Sandwich and from thence to Richâ—orough Eâ—sfleet and nether Court and so meeting with the last stream runneth to Sarr and from thence as before into the Sea 7. Rother ARiseth aâ—o it Argo's hill in or neer Rotherfield in Sussex and runnâ—ng by Mayfield Eâ—chingham Saleherst and Bodehâ—m in Sussex cometâ— into Keâ—â— in the Parish of Sandherst and from thence runneth Eastward to Neweâ—den Wâ—ttershâ—m Eâ—eney Stone and Apledore and 〈◊〉 thence turning Southward by the East end of the Isle of Oxney runneth by Iden and Playden in Sussex and between that and East Guldeford also in Sussex into the Sea at Rye This County hath in it 14. Corporations viz. In the Forraigne 1. GRavesend and Milton 2. Maidstone 3. Queenborough 4. Rochester 5. Romney Marsh In the Cinque Ports 6. Dovor 7. Feversham 8. Folkstone 9. Fordwich 10. Hith 11. Lid. 12. New Romney 13. Sandwich 14. Tenterden And one City viz. Rochester the City of Canterbury being a County of it self There are in this County 28. Market Townes viz. In the Forraigne 1. AShford 2. Bromley 3. Cranbrook 4. St. Mary Cray 5. Dartford 6. Eleham 7. Goudherst 8. Gravesend 9. Leneham 10 Maidstone 11. West Malling 12. Milton neer Sittingborne 13. Rochester 14. Sevenoke 15. Smarden 16. Tunbridge 17. Westram 18. Woolwich 19. Wrotham and 20. Wye In the Cinque Ports 21. Dovor 22. Feversham 23 Folkstone 24. Hith 25. Lid 26. New Romney 27. Sandwich 28. Tenterden And the Markets are held in these Townes as followeth viz. Monday at Eleham Tuesday at Leâ—eham and Wrotham Wednesday at St. Mary Cray Feversham Goudherst Gravesend Dovor Sandwich and Westram Thursday at Bromley Folkstone Lid Maidstone Wyeâ— Friday at Rochester Smarden Tenterden Tunbridge Woolwich Saturday at Ashford Cranbrook Dartford Dovor Feversham Gravesend Hith West Malling Milton neer Sittingâ—orne New Romney Sandwich Sevenoke Likewise at Sandway in Leneham there is a Market for Bullocks upon every Tuesday after Alâ—olloâ—â— day till Christmaâ— And a Market at Northfleet upon every Tuesday after â—aster-Tuesday till Whitson-Tuesday I have omitted Canterbury out of the names of these Market-Townes for that it is a County of it self but there is a Market in the same upon every Wednesday and Saturday There are in this County yearly 124. Faires most of which aâ—â— kept in the severall Monthes of the year as followeth IAnuary 25. Paul's Conversion at Milton neer Gravesend February 2. Candlemas day at St. Mary Cray Maidstone 3. St. Blase at Bromley 14. St. Valentine at Feversham It holdeth ten days March 12. St Gregory at Wye 24. St. Buttolph at Northfleet 25. Our Lady day at great Chart Lamberherst St. Peters Seaâ—aâ—er Stoke Aprill 23. St. George at Charing Wrotham 25. St. Mark at Eatonbridge Tenterden May 1. Phillip and Iacob at Maidstone Wingham Wittersham 3. Finding of the holy Cross at Wareâ—orne called Ham Faire 6. Iohn Port Latin at Ashford Speldherst called Groombridge Faire 19. St. Dunstan at Cranbrooke Rochester 26. Translation of St. Augustine at Leneham Iune 9. St. Edmund the King at Maidstone called Garlick Faire 11. St. Barnaby at Apledore 24. Midsummer-day at Bilsington called Woodcock Faire Harietsham St. Iohns in Thanet Seasalter Tunbridge 29. St. Peter at Aylesford Hedcorne Hith Meâ—pham St. Peters in Thanet Sevenoke Iuly 7. Translation of Becket at Christchurch Canterbury called Becket Faire it holdeth nine dayes 13. Anacletus at Lid. 15. St. Switâ—in at Horsmanden 19. St. Rusin at St. Margarets neer Dovor 20. St. Margarets at Betherisden 22. St. Mary Magdalen at Cowden Dartford Goudherst called Combwell Faire Stockbury 23. Apolinaris at Monkâ—on 25. St. Iames at Bromley Elmsted East Malling called Larkefield Faire Staple August 1. Lammas day at Bruckland Feversham it holdeth ten dayes West Malling 10. St. Laurence at Hawkeherst New Romney 15. Assumption of our Lady at Goudherst Stroâ—d 24. St. Bartholomew at Bobbing Buckland neer Doâ—or St. Iohns in Thanet Otford 29. Decollation of St. Iohn Baptist at Ashford September 1. Giles Abbot at Cranbrooke Farnborough Reâ—ulâ—er Sâ—ipâ—orne 8. Nativity of our Lady at Chetham Westram 14. Holy Rood at Bersted Goodneston neer Sandwich 21. St. Matthew at Eastry West Malling Wareâ—orne 27. Cosmus and Dimianus at Chaliock 29. Michaelmas day at Christchurch Cà nterbury it holds nine dayes Earith Higham Marden Seasalter Sittingborne it holds five dayes Smarden October 6. St. Faith at Maidstone 8. Pelagiâ—s at Cliffe neer Gravesend 9. St. Dennis at Eleham 13. Translation of St. Edward at Gravesend it holds a week 18. St. Luke at Charing Charlton neer Greenwich called Horne Faire great Mongeham Tunbridge 28. Simon and Iude at Biddenden Chilham November 1. All Saints at Stelling 6. St. Leonard at Badlesmer West Malling 11. St. Martin at Dovor it holds nine dayes 20. St. Edward the King at Hith Sutton Vallance 23. St. Clement at Sandwich hold three dayes 30. St. Andrew at Rochester December 6. St. Nicholas at Pluckley Sandherst Sevenoke 25. Christmas day at Seasalter 29. Thomas Becket at Christchurch Canterbury it holdeth nine dayes And the residue of the said 124. Fairs are kept on no certain day of the Month but on the dayes following viz. Ashwednesday being the Wednesday after Shrove sunday at Tunbridge Palme monday bing the Monday before Easter at Eleham 〈◊〉 in Sheppey Good Friday being the Friday before Easter day at Whitstaple Easter Monday at Eleham Kemsing Easter Tuesday at Northfleet Yalding Ascention day being the Thursday sevennight before Whitsunday at Brasted Earith Stelling Stone in Oxney Whitson Munday at Eleham Hadlow Sittingborne it holdeth three dayes Whitson Tuesday at Chevening called Chepsted Faire Northfleet Wednesday in Whitson week at Ightham called Coxcomb Faire THe severall Officers following are by the Sheriffe of this County returned to attend at the Assises holden for the same viz. All the Justices of the Peace of the County Mayors Of the City of Rochester of the Town of Maidstone of the Townes of Gravesend and Milton All the Coronors of the County Stewards of Liberties Of the late
the charge of Soverianus or Severus Affri who as a Consul governed Britain for the Romans And King Arthur above 1100. years since at this Richborough fought Mordred who usurped his Kingdome in his absence beyond the sea SEALE LIeth towards the middle of the West part of the County about two miles towards the North distant from Sevenoke in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Sevenoke claymeth there and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lâ—ncaster claimeth over the Mannour of Seale It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Peter which was sometimes a Chappel to Kemsing And in the same is or lately was a memorial of the interment of Thomas Breuton Bishop of Rochester and Confessor to King Rich. 2. And of Bryene a Knight both above 260. years since SEASALTER SEsaltre lieth at the North side of the County adjoyning to the Sea about four miles towards the northeast distant frâ—m Feversham in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Peâ—ham Lath of St. Augustine East Division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It is in no Hundred but hath a Constable of it self The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Seasalter being given to the same by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raign It was in the Deanry of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Alphage which Church was appropriated to Christchurch Canterbury by Pope Gregory in the year 1234. Here are kept yearly four fairs one upon our Lady day being the five and twentieth day of March another upon Midsummer day being the foure and twentieth day of Iune another upon Michaelmus day being the nine and twentieth day of September and the other upon Christmas day being the five and twentieth day of December SELLINDGE LIeth towards the southeast side of the County by the river Stoure about three miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Hith In the Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Stowting and the residue is in the Bailiwick of Shipway and Hundred of Strete It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Strete and was called St. Maries SELLING LIeth towards the North part of the County about two miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Hundred of Feversham and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same because that Hundred belonged to that Abbey That liberty also claimeth over the Mannour of Selling and the residue of this Parish is in the Hundred of Boughton under the Blean It was all in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Boughton under the Blean and was called St. Maries SEVENOKE SEnnok lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County about four miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Westram in the Bailiwiâ—k of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Sevenoke claimeth over the same and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth at Bradbourn in this Parish It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Nicholas in which are or lately were memorials of the interment of Law above 250 years since of Haymund above 180. years since of Bourchier above 160. yeaâ—s since of Potkins above 150. years since of Brooke Totleherst and Gregby above 140. years since And of Yardley above 130. years sinâ—e In this Church also is a Chappel which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary A Market is kept in this Town upon every Saturday And two Faires yearly viz. one upon St. Peters day being the nine and twentieth day of Iune and the other upon the day of St. Nicholas being the sixth day of December Towards the end of the raign of King Edw. 3. A Childe being found in this Parish and the Parents not known It was named William Sevenoke Afterwards in the year 1418. he becoming Lord Mayor of London founded the Hospitall and Free-schoole in this Town To which School Iohn Potkins in the time of King Hen. 8. was a liberal Benefactor And the same and the revenue thereof being about the beginning of the raign of Queen Elizabeth settled and encreased it became to be called as now it is The Free-Schoole of Queen Elizabeth Thomas Bâ—urchier Archbishop of Canterbury about 200. years since bought Knoll in this Parish of the Lord Say and Seal and there built a faire House which Iohn Morton his â—ext successor in that Sea much inlarged As also did William Warham another successor in that Sea about twenty years afterwards and it was afterwards more enlarged and beautified by the Lord Treasurer Dorset In this Parish also about the year 1450. Iack Cade after long fight slew Sir Humphrey Stafford William Stafâ—ord Esquire and other Gentlemen sent by King Henry the sixth to suppresse his Rebellion SEVINGTON LIeth towards the Southeast side of the County by the river Stoure about two miles towards the southeast 〈◊〉 from Asâ—ford in the Bailiwick and Hundred of the Chart Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of Wye claimeth over the same by the name of the Yoke of Dâ—â—eland It was in the Deanry of Limpâ—e and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries in which are or lately were severall memorials of the interment of the Family of Barry of the Mote in this Parish some of them Knights Most whereof are about 250. years since and of Finch above 210. years since SHADOXHERST LIeth towards the southeast side of the County about three miles and a half towards the South distant from Asbford in the lower division of Justices in the Lath of Scray so much thereof as is in the Borough of old Herlackenden is in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Hundred of Blackborn Lath of Scray and West division of the County Other part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray and East division of the County And the residue thereof is in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Ham and East division of the County It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Blackborne and was called St. Peter and St. Paul SHEBBERTSWOLD SYbertsweld Sibbertswood Lieth towards