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
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
about two 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 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
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
was a Chappell dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called the Chappell of our Lady of Court at Strete ALL HOLLOWES ALl Saints lieth at the North side of the County neere the Isle of Greane in the Bailiwick and hundred of Hoo Lath of Aylssord West Division of the County and North Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claymeth there and the Church was called All Saints ALLINGTON ASlington lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about one mile towards the North distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefeild Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and South Division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of Maidstone claymeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester there are ruines of an old Castle where Sir Thomas Wyat Thelder built a faire house The Castle was antiently built by the Noble Family of Columbarij in the time of the Saxons afterwards razed by the Dâ—nes and after the conquest rebuilded by Earle Warren from whom it came to the Lord Fitz-Hughes and by his Daughter and heire to Sir Giles Astington of whom both it and the Parish took the Name but before it was called the Castle of Medway Sir Stephen of Penchester Constable of Dovor Castle in the time of King Edward â— was for some time owner of this Castle and built there a faiâ—e Tower called Solomen's Tower St. ALPHAGE PArt of this Parish viz. the Borough of Staplâ—gate otherwise Stablegate is in the County of Kent Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Westgate Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County Division of Justices in that Lath and liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury but the Church is in the County of the City of Canterbury and the whole Parish was in the Deanâ—y and Diocess of Canterbury APLEDORE APuldore Apuldre Apultree Apeldre lieth at the South-side of the County by the River Rother about four miles a half toward the South-east distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the seven hundreds part thereof viz. upon the Ree wall to Red hill 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 hundred of Blackborne some small part whereof is in the liberty of Romny Marsh and division of the Justices of that Corporation but the residue of this Parish is in the lower division of Justices in the Lath of Scray in which Lath all the faid Parish is it likewise is all in the West division of the County was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul A Fare is kept here yearly upon the day of St. Barnaby being the Eleventh day of Iune The Liberty of the I to Dean of Cunterbury claimeth over the Mannor of Apledore which was given to that Church as some affirm by Edsinus Arch-Deacon there in the year 1032. in the time of King Canutus but others affirm that that King gave the same to that Edsinus to the use of the said Church and the same afterwards coming to King Hen 8. he 33. of his Raigne again gave the same to that Church This Liberty claimeth over all the parish except so much thereof as is in the Borough of great Kenarton and hath in it at Court Leet extending it self over two Borought viz. Town-borough and Hoth-borough the Borsholders thereof are there chosen not at the Court Leet holden for the Hunderd of Blockborn nor do the inhabitants of these Boroughs ow any service to the Court Leet of the said Hundred onely at that Court a Constable may be chosen out of either of those Boroughs for that hundred in this parish stood a small Castle which in the year 892. in the time of King Alfred was taken and demolished by the Danes and 〈◊〉 thereof they there built and fortified a bigger but what became of the same afterwards I finde not onely it is probable that the same was ruined by the French who 10 th August 13â—0 burnt the Town and by tradition upon the ruines of that Castle the present Church was builded the scituation whereof rendreth the same probable The Liberty of St. Augustine claymeth in this Parish and the Marshes about the Town were inned in the year 1349. ASH neer SANDWICH LIeth towards the east-East-end of the County about two miles towards the 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 the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas which Church untill the year 1282 was a Chappel to Wingham and Richborough was anciently a Chappel to this In this Church are or lately were many antient monuments and memorials of the interment of severall antient Families viz Goshall and Liverick Knights Septvans St. Nicholas Harfleet Clitherow and Kiriell ASH neer WROTHAM LIeth towards the West side of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Wrotham in the Bayliwick 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 the Church was called St. Peter and Paul and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth in this Parish ASHERST LIeth at the South-west edge of the County adjoyning to Sussex about five miles towards the South west distant from Tunbridge in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge Hundred of Wachlingstone 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 liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth at Chaford in this Parish The Church was once famous for a Rood or Crucifix miraculously growing as was pretended of which who so desires to read more I refer him to Mr. Lamberts Perambulation in Ashyrst ASHFORD EShetisford Echetiford Etishford Eshford lieth towards the South-east part of the County by the River antiently called Eshe or Eshet now Stoure about three miles and a half towards the South distant from Wye in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway In this Parish is a pretty Town wherein a Market is kept upon every Saturday and two Faires yearly viz. one upon the day of St. Iohn Port Latin being the sixth day of May granted by King Edw. 4. in the fifth year of his Raigne to the Dean and Chanons of St. Stephens Westminster then owners of the Mannor of Ashford and the other upon the day of the Decollation of St. Iohn
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-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-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
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-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-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
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-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-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-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
may be chosen a Constable of the said Hundred out of this Borough FARN BOROUGH LIeth towards the West end of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the south-South-west distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton â—romley 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 over the Rectory of Farnborough It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Gyles A Faire is kept here yearly upon the day of Giles 〈◊〉 being the first day of September FARNINGHAM FRemingham Fermingham lieth towards the West-part of the County by the river of Dâ—rent about four miles towards the East distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bayliwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of the Justices in that Lath. The Liberties of the Dutchy of Lancaster and late Dean of Canterbury claime there It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester I the year 1010. Elphege Archbishop gave the same to Christ church Canterbury In the year 1225. Stephen Archbishop of Canterbury gave the Church of Farmingham to Christ Church aforesaid to the use of the Almnery there and the Mannour of Farmingham belonged to that Church Robert Poynings that had beeâ— Sword-beare Caâ—vâ—r to Iack Cade in his rebellion and waâ— pardoned for the same afterwards in the 23 th yeare of King Hen. the 6 th made an Insurrection at this place FAWKEHAM FAlcheham Falcham Falkenham lieth towards the North West part of the County about four miles towards the South west distant from Gravesend 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. Maries in the Church-yard whereof the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth Brichrich otherwise Birtrick a Nobleman and Eâ—â—with otherwise Elfswith his wife gave Faukeham to the Church of Rochester and the same being taken from that Church King William the Conquerour restored it threunto This Parish antiently ought to have contributed towards the repair of the third Arch or Peere of Rochester bridge FEVERSHAM FAveresham Faureshame Fefresham Lieth at the North side of the County towards the sea about six miles towards the South East distant from Miltâ—n in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray and east division of the County The Towne of Feversham is a member of the Towne and Port of Dovor incorporated by the Name of Major Jurats and Commonalty of the Towne of Feversham and before that by the name of Major and Commonalty of the town of Feversham and before that by the name of Barons of the Towne of Feversham The liberties of that Corporation and of the Cinque Ports clayme over the same and it is in the Division of the Justices of that Corpâ—ration also the liberty of St. Augustine claymeth over the Rectory there The residue of this Parish is in the upper division of Justices in the Lath of Scray and the liberty of Saint Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Fevâ—rsham which belonged to that Abbey All this Parish was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the Towne and was called St. Maries in which are or lately were antient memorials of interments viz. of Thorne about 250. years since Tong above 240. years since Feversham 230 years since Vpton above 220. years since Rust and Norton about 190. years since Wigmore above 160 years since Norton Hatcher and Read above 150. years since Colwell above 120. years since and Finch many years but no certainty how many years since The Advowson of this Church was given to the Abbey of St. Augustine by King William the Conquerour and the Church was appropriated to that Abbey by Pope Alexander about the year 1168. A Market is kept in this Towne upon every Wednesday and Saturday and two Faires yearly viz. one upon St. Valentine's day being the 14. day of February the other upon the day of St. Peter ad Vincula called Lammas day being the first day of August and each of these Faires last ten dayes A Parliament was held in this Towne in the year 903. by King Athelstan William of Ipre Lord of the Mannour of Feversham granted the same in exchange for other lands to King Stephen who afterwards in the year 1148. founded an Abbey thereupon and gave the Mannour to the same which Abbey was dedicated to the honour of our Saviour and one Clarenbald Prior of Bermondsey in Surrey and twelve other Monkes all of that Priory all of the order of Cluniaâ—s were taken out of that Priory and placed in this Abbey and the said Clarenbald became the first Abbot thereof and he and the Monkes became Benedictines This foundation was afterwards confirmed by King Henry the second King Iohn and several other succeeding Kings and King Henry the second granted thereunto the aforesaid Faire still holden at this Towne on the first day of August to continue yearly eight dayes The aforesaid King Stephen Matilda his wife and Eustace his sonne were all buried in this Abbey which at the suppression was valued at 2861. 12â— 6d ob q per. annum but the body of the said King for Lucre of the Lead wherein it was coffined was taken out of the same and cast into the River FOLKESTON LIeth at the South-East side of the County adjoyning to the Sea about five miles toward the South-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Lath of Shipway and East Division of the county The Towne of Folkstone is a member of the Town and Port of Dovor and incorporated by the name of Major Jurats and Commonalty of the Town of Folkstone and before that by the name of Barons of the Towne of Folkstone the Mayor was antiently elected yearly upon the day of the Nativity of our Lady being the 8. day of September 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 residue of this Parish is in the Hundred of Folkstone and division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway All this Parish was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury There were antiently five Churches in the same in one of which Iohn Lord Fynes Constable of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was buried The names of three of these five Churches were St. Peter St. Mary and St. Paul all which and one more whose name I find not are long since demolished and onely one of the said five is now remaining which was founded in the said
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
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-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
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 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 south-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 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
Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries In the year 1472. in the Park in this Parish did newly break out the Bourn or Spring there St. LAURENCE LIeth at the Northeast side of the County in the Isle of Thanet about four miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Sandwich in the Baiâ—iwick of Bâ—idge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County Part thereof viz. Ramsgate otherwise Romans gate adjoyning to the Sea is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich within the division of the Justices thereof and the Liberties of that Town and Port and of the Cinque Pâ—rts claim over the same And the residue is in the division of the Justices of the Lath of St. Augustine and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is the hundred of Ringslow which belonged to that Abbey It was all in the Deanry of West Bear and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of Ringflow and was called St. Laurence which Church is conceived to have been founded by the Family of Mauâ—ston many of which Family lie interred in the same And severall of the Family of St. Nicholas are there likewise interred The Justices of the County taking upon them to assess Ramsgate aforesaid as lying in the Forraigne King Hen. the 8. to put it out of question united the same by Letters patents to Sandwich LAYSDOWN LIeth at the Northwest side of the County in the Isle of Sheppey adjoyning to the Sea about foure miles and a half towards the North distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick of Milton Hundred of the Isle of Sheppey Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannours of Laysdown and Boyeton in and neer this Parish being given to the same by King Henry 8. 33. of his raigne It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Clement LEEDS LIeth neer the middle of the County by the river Medway about three miles and a half towards the Southeast distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Fyâ—orn Lath of Ayleâ—ford 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. Nicholas In this Parish is part of a Castle viz. the Outmost gates and the old Mill. But the rest of the same is in Bromfield Touching the foundation of which Castle I finde That one Ledian a chief Councellour of King Ethelbert the second about 800. years since raised there a Pile or Fort for his safety which was afterwards wasted by the Danes and so continued till the time of King William the Conquerour and then Sir Hugh Crevequer a Norman Nobleman and one of the eight chief Captains or Lievtenant Govenours of Dovor Castle having that place allotted to him about the year 1071. began the building thereof the Castle and called it by the old name Leeds At the Northwest part thereof he built a Chappel in which he put three Channons which afterwards were by Sr. Robert Crevenquer his son removed into the Priory in this Parish And Adam Crevequer son of the said Sir Robert finished that Castle which flourished till the time of King Edward the second who took the same from Bartholomew Lord Badlesmer to whom he had formerly given it in exchange for other lands which taking away thus happened In the year 1321. about Michaelmas Queen Isabell wife of King Edw. 2. in her journey in this County personally desired lodging in this Castle but in the absence of the Lord Badlesmer Owner thereof then being in Arms for the Barons against that King she was by the then present Governour denyed entrance at which that King hearing thereof was incensed and laying siege thereunto about the end of October following took it And therein Thomas Culpeper the Governour whom he hanged with five more of the chief persons which he found therein and the Lord Badlesmers Wife and Children he sent to the Tower and seized his Estate and it continued in the Crown till the time of King Hen. 8. at which time it being run to ruine S r. Henry Guldeford at that Kings charge reedified the same and it came afterwards to be the possession of St. Leger by grant from the Crown in the year 1417. Queene Dowager Ioane second wife of King Hen 4. was upon a charge of Treason committed to this Castle And King Rich. 2. after resignation of his Crown was first committed hither before he was sent to Pomfret A Priory was built and endowed in this Parish by the aforesaid Sir Robert Crevequer and Adam his son about 550. years since who dedicated the same to the honour of our Saviour and St. Nicholas and placed therein black Channons regular of the Order of St. Augustine which at the suppression was valued at 362l 7s 7d per annum And Thomas Haselwood one of the Channons of this Priory was famous for the Chronicle written by him LEE LIeth neer the Northwest end of the County about three miles towards the south-Southwest distant from Woolwich in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley 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 St. Margaret In the morning of the 4. Aug. 1585. the ground suddenly did sink so much in a Lane at Nottingham in this Parish that three great Elms the tops falling downwards sunk out of sight the whole was 80. yards about and above 50. Faâ—homs deep LENEHAM LEanham Lenham lieth very neer the middle of the County about seven miles towards the southeast distant from Maidstone in the East division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County and the residue called East Leneham is in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Hundred of Caleâ—ill Lath of Scray and East division of the County The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour of Leneham which was given to that Abbey by Kenwulfe King of Mercia and Cuthred King of Kenâ— in the year 804. It was all in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Eyhorne and was called St. Maries In which Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Apuldorfield about 460. years since and of Barret Maries and Horn all about 200. years since A Market is kept here upon every Twesday
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
late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour of Norburn which about 1000. years since was given to that Abbey by Eadbald King of Kent It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Augustine NORTON LIeth towards the Northside of the County about three miles towards the southwest distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East divivision 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. Maries NORTHFLEET LIeth at the Northside of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about one mile towards the West distant from Graâ—esend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Toltingtrow Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North 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 and the Church was called St. Boâ—olph In the Church-yard whereof the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester doth claim And in this Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Lacy above 280. years since Of the Rikhils one above 250. years since and another above 220. years since Of Lye above 260. years since Of Wangdeford above 230. years since Of Hâ—silt a Baron of the Exchequer of King Hen. 6. about 230. years since Of the Daâ—yes above 160. years since Of Bredon a boâ—e 140. years since And of Hunt about 140. years since A Market is kept here upon every Tuesday after Easter Tuesday till Whitson Tuesday and three Fairs yearly viz. one upon St. Botolphs day being the 24 day of March another upon Easter Tuesday and the other upon Whitson Tuesday The Mannour of North Fleet was antiently belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury and this Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the nineth Peer or Arch of Rochester Bridge St. Mary NORTHGATE LIeth towards the East part of the County and is in and adjoyning to the City of Canterbury part thereof viz. the Borough of Staplegate otherwise Stablegate is in the Coâ—nty of Kent Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Westgate Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County division of Justices in that Lath and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the same It was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the County of the City of Canterbury and was called St. Mary of Northgate NUTSTED LIeth towards the Northside of the County about three miles towards the South distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Toltingâ—row 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. Mildred OFHAM OFfeham lyeth towards the middle of the County about one mile and a half towards the West 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. Michael This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the fifth Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge ORE LIeth towards the north side of the County about one mile and a half towards the northwest 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. Peter ORGARSWICK LIeth towards the southeast part of the County abouâ— three miles and a half towards the northeast distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Worth East division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh The liberty whereof claymeth over the same but the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury also claymeth there The saâ—e being given to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raigne It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury But the Church is demolished ORLESTONE ORalanston Lieth towards the southeast part of the County about foure miles and a half towards the south distant from Ashford In the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Ham east division of the County Part thereof is in the Division of the Justices of the Coâ—poration of Romney Marsh The liberty whereof claymeth over the same and the residue is in the division of the Justifies in the Lath of Shipway It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury Sir Robert Orlansâ—on was sometimes owner thereof The Church standeth out of the liberty of 〈◊〉 Marsh and was called St. Maries ORPINGTON ORpintone Dâ—â—pendun Orpinâ—un Lieth towards the West end of the County about one mile towards the South distant from St. Mary â—ray 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 Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester The liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth there also the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannor of Orpington which was given to that Church by Edsin Arch Deacon of Canterbury in the year 1032. in the tâ—me of King Canuâ—us At Newell in this Parish ariseth the head of the River Cray OSPRINGE LIeth towards the north side of the County about two miles 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 Towne of Ospringe hath a Constable of it self and the liberty of St. Augustine claymeth over the residue of the Parish the same being in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey It was all in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Town of Ospringe and was called St. Peter and Paul OTFORD O Tâ—anford Otâ—eford lyeth towards the middle of the West part of the County by the River Darent 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 the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth there and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over 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 south-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
Loveherst is in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Hundred of Cranbrooke and Lath of Scray Other part thereof is in the Bailiwick of Twâ—ford Hundred of Marden and Lath of Scray And the residue is in the Bailiwick of Eyhorn and Lath of Aylesford viz. part thereof in the Hundred of Eyhorne and the other part called Detling Borough in the Hundred of Maidstone The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth in this Pâ—rish It was â—ll in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Cantâ—rbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Cranbrook and was called All-saints The aforesaid Borough of Loveherst hath a Court Leet of it selâ— holden at the Mannour of Loveherst And the inhabitantâ— thereof ow no service to the Couâ—t â—eet holden for the Hundred of Cranbrooke but at that Court a Constable for that Hundred may be chosen out of that Borough STELLING LIeth towards the southeast part of the County about two miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Stowting Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Hundred of Loningborough and the residue in the Hundred of Stowting The liberâ—y of Eleham clâ—imeth over so much thereof as is in the upper half Hundred of Loningborough and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth also in this Parish It was all in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries Two Faires are kept here yearly one upon Ascention day being the Thursday seven nighâ— before Whitsunday and the other upon Alâ—ollanday being the first day of November St. Stephens see Hackington STOCKBURY LIeth towards the Northside of the County about four miles towaâ—ds the southwest â—istant from Mâ—lton in the East division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesfoâ—â— Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton â—ath of Sâ—ray and East division of the County and the residue is in the Baâ—liwick and Hundred of Eyhorne Lath of Aâ—lesford and West division of the County It was all in the Deanry of Sittingborne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church stande 〈◊〉 the Hundred of Eyhorn and was called St. Mary Magdalen And a Faire is here kept yearâ—y upon the day of St. Mary Magdalen being the two and twentieth day of Iuly TODMARSH LIeth towards the Northeast side of the County by the River Stoure about foure miles towards the Northeast 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 St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Downhâ—mford which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries which Church about 400. yeaâ—s since was by the then Abboâ— of St. Augustine given to the late Hospitall of poor Priests in Canterbury STOKE STokes Stoches Andschohesham li that the North â—ide of the County neer the Isle oâ— Greaâ— about five miles and a half towards the Noâ—â—heast◠〈◊〉 fâ—om Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North divisioâ— of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Hundred of Hoo and the residue in the Hundred of Shamell The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same which was given to that Church by King Eadbert in the year 738. And being afterwards taken away was restored by King William the Conquerour and confirmed by King Henry the first It was in the Deanry and Dâ—ocess of Râ—chester the Church standeâ—h in the Hundred of Hoo and was called St. Pâ—ter A Fair is kept here yearly upon our Lady day being the five and twentith day of 〈◊〉 This Parish ought antiâ—nâ—ly to have contributed towards the repair of the first Arch or Peer of Rochester bridg STONAR STonore Stonhor Lapis Tiâ—uli Lieth at the East siâ—e of the County in the Isle of Thanâ—t near the sea at the other side of the River from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridg and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of the Justices of the Town and Port of Sandwich whereof it is a member and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claime over the same It was as I conceive in the Deanry of West Beer and Dioceâ—s of Canterbury but the Church is demolished This was an antient Town and Haven made desolate by the Danes and here Auguâ—tine the Monke in the time of Eâ—â—elbert King of Kent â—anded and staid tâ—l that King sent hither to him and treated with him touching converting his people to the Christian faith Hâ—re also â—bout 640 years since landed Canuâ—us the Dane anâ— afterwards 21 â— Maij. 1215. Lewes sonne of the King of France when they severaly came to invade this Nation It was antiently compassed with the water then called Stâ—ner and by the Brâ—â—ainâ—s the Dowe It belonged aâ—tiently to the Abbey of St Augustine whichâ—y the â—rant of King Hen. 1. had a Fair here holden yeâ—rly five dayes before and aâ—ter the translation of Sâ— Augustine being the 26th day of May but long since â—iâ—continued Voâ—timer King of Britaine about 1200. years since after his great victory over the Saxons At this place caused his Monument to be erected and commanded his â—ody to be buried in the same for a future terrour to the Saxons but he failed in his end therein dying shortly afterwards and buried elsewhere STONE neer Dartford LIeth at the Northside of the County adjoyning to he river of Thames about two miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper divâ—siâ—n 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 calâ—ed St. Maries In which are oâ— lately were memorials of the intermeâ—t of 〈◊〉 almost 260. years 〈◊〉 Of Lumbard and Lakâ—n both almost 250. years sinceâ— Of Soâ—ewell neer 220 years since Of Bonâ—fant Owner of Stonehouse otherwise Stone Castle in this Parish almost 200. years since Of Payname neer 120. years Of diveâ—s of the Family of Chapman sometimes owners of Stonehouse aforesaid and of Dew all very antienâ—â— And in a Châ—ppel there founded by Sir Iohn Wilshire Knight likewise Owner of Stone-house a foresaid is or lately was a memoriall of the interment there of the said Sir Iohn Wilshire and his Wife above 130. years since STONE neer Feversham LIeth neer the North side of the County about two miles towards the southwest distant â—rom Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the Counâ—y and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so
much thereof as is in the Mannours of Copton Selgrave or Hamme Marsh. The same being given to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raign But 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 Diocess of Canterbury the Church is demolished But in what Deanry this Parish was or by what name that Church was called I finde not STONE in Oxney LIeth at the Southside of the County adjoyning to Sussex by the river of Rother in the Isle of Oxney about four miles towards the southeast 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 Dean of Canterbury 〈…〉 eth there and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over tâ—â— Rectory and Vicarage of Stone It was in the Deanry of Limpnâ— and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St Maries which Church belonged to the Abbey of St. Augustine and the Vicarage was endowed 29 of April 1360. in the time of Simon Islip Archbishop of Canterbury About the year 994. this place was burnt and spoiled by the Danes Neer the side of the Marsh here at a place called Abdale alias Apâ—â—â—e are the ruines of a gâ—eat structure of Stone supposed by some to have â—eeâ— a Castle but reported by others and that more probably to have been onely store-houses for Merchants when the sea came neer the same as antiently it did A Faire is kept here yearly upon Ascention day being the Thursday seven night before Whitsunday STOWTING LIeth towards the southeast part of the County about three miles and a half towards the southwest distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Stowting Lath of Shipway 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 Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries In the year 1044. Egelricus Big gave Stowting to Christ-church Canterbury STROVD LIeth towards the Northside of the County adjoyning to Rochester Bridge by the River Medway in the Baâ—liwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County Part thereof is in the division of the Justices of the City of Rochester and the liberty of that City claimeth over the same viz. from the High-street of Rochester over the Bridge to the Mill called Stroud Mill including the Mâ—ll and from thence all along the High-street at the right hand side thereof to the signe of the Angell and all Little Borough and so beyond the Church to the way between Friendsbury and Cookestone and up the way leading to Friendsbury to the House called the Ship including the Church of Stroud And the residue is in the North division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester also claimeth there and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Mannour of Godington in this Parish It was in the Deanry and Dioâ—ess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Nicholas A Faire is kept here yearly upon the day of the Assumption of our Lady being the fifteenth day of August Gilbert Glanvill Bishop of Rochester about 450. years since founded here an Hospital to the honour of the Virgin Mary but as others report to the honour of St. Andrew which at the suppression was valued at 52l 9s 10d ob per annum STURMOUTH LIeth towards the Northeast part of the County by the river Sâ—â—ure about foure miles towards the Northwest 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 liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there but the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Blâ—ngate which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All-saints STURREY LIeth towards the North side of the County by the river Stoure about two miles towards the North-east diâ—tant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petâ—am 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 for that is is in the Hundred of Blengate which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas SUNDRISH SVndriche Sunderhâ—rsce lyeth towards the West end of the County about two miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Westâ—â—â— in the Bailiwick of Sutton Brâ—â—ley Hundred of â—odsheath Lath of Sutton at Hoâ—e West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Sundrish It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester SUTTON neer Dovor LIeth at the East side of the County about five miles towards the Northeast distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Corâ—â—lo 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 claime there It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and by an Earthquake happening 6. April 1580. a piece of this Parish Church fell down SUTTON at Hone. SVttune lyeth towards the Northside of the County by the river Darent about two miles towards the southeast 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 there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the lands late of Sir Anthony Roper in this Parish It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester And the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist which Church was given to the Church of Rochester by Kâ—ng Hen. 1. East SUTTON LIeth about the middle of the County about foure miles towards the southwest distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices iâ— that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul SUTTON VALLENCE LIeth about the middle of the County about foure miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Maidstone 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
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 south-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
one Constable who hath in his liberty Bilsington part of St Maries part of Newchurch part of Rucking and part of Snave And the Churches of Bilsington Newchurch Rucking 42. Oxney HAth in it one Constable who hath in his liberty Part of Eâ—eney Stone Wâ—tâ—rsham And all the Churches of those Parishes 43. Preston HAth in it one Constable who hath in his liberty Elmstone and Preston neer Fordwich And the Churches of both those Parishes 44. Ringslow Otherwise Tenet hath in it two Constables who have in their liberty Part of St. Laurence Minster in Thanet Monkton part of St. Nicholas And all the Churches of those Parishes 45. Ruxley HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Bexley part of Chesilherst Chelsfield part of Chidingstone Foot 's Cray St. Mary Cray North Cray Pauls Cray Cudham Downe Farnborough Hayes part of Hever Keston Nockholâ— Orpington and West Wickham And all the Churches of those Parishes except Chidingstone and Hever 46. Rolvenden HAth in it one Constable who hath in his liberty Part of Benenden and Rolvenden And the Churches of both those Parishes 47. Selbrittenden OTherwise Selebrichtindene hath in it one Constable wâ—o hath in his liberty Part of Benenden part of Hawkeherst part of Newenden Sandherst And onely the Church of Sandherst 48. Shamel OTherwise Scamele hath in it two Constables who have in their liberty Chalke Cliffe neer Gravesend part of Cobham Cookstone Cowling Denton neer Gravesend Frinsbury Halling Higham Merston Shorne part of Stoke Stroud And all the Churches of those Parishes except Stoke 49. Isle of Sheppey HAth in it one Constable who hath in his liberty Eastchurch Layesdowne Minster in Sheppey and Warden And all the Churches of those Parishes 50. Somerden HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Part of Chevening part of Chidingstone part of Cowden part of Eatonbridge part of Hever part of Lighe part of Pensherst and part of Speldherst And the Churches of Chidingstone Cowden Hever Pensherst Speldherst 51. Stowting HAth in it two Constables they have in their liberty Elmsted Munkes Horton part of Sellindge part of Stelling Stanford Stowting part of Waltham And the Churches of Elmsted Monkes Horton Stanford and Stowting 52. Strete HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Part of Aldington Boâ—â—â—ington Herst part of Limpne part of Sellindge And all the Churches of those Parishes 53. Tenham HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Doddington part of Hedâ—orne part of â—wade Linsted Tenham And the Churches of Doddington Linsted Tenham 54. Toltingtrow OTherwise Toltetem otherwise Tollentr hath in it two Constables who have in their liberty graveâ—Graveâ—end Ifield Eâ—ddesdon Meopham Milton neer Gravesâ—nd Northâ—leet and Nutsted And all the Churches of those Parishes 55. Twyford HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Part of Brenchley part of Capell neer Tunbridge West Farley part of Hunton part of Marden Nettlested part of East Peckham part of Pembury Teston part of Tudeley Watringbury part of Yalding And the Churches of West Farley Hunton Nettlested East Peckham Teston Watringbury Yalding 56. Tenterden HAth no Constable the Mayor is Mayor of the Town and Hundred which hundred hath in it Part of Ebeney Tenterden and the Church of Tenterden 57. Wachlingstone HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Asherst Bidborough part of Capell neer Tunbridge so much of Fant as is in Kent part of Lighe part of Pembury part of Pensherst part of Speldherst part of Tudeley And the Churches of Asherst Bidborough Pembury and Tudeley 58. Westram and Eatonbridge OTherwise Hostreâ—am hath in it one Constable who hath in his liberty Part of Brasted part of Cowden part of Eatonbridge Westram And the Churches of Eatonbridge and Westram 59. Westgate HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Part of St. Alphage St Dunstan part of Hackington Harbledowne Milton neer Canterbury part of St. Mary North-gate Thanington and part of Westgate And the Churches of St Dunstan Hackington Harbledowne Milton neer Canterbury Thanington Alâ—o Christchurch Canterbury is claimed to be in this Hundred 60. Whitstaple HAth in it two Constables who have in theor libeâ—ty Cosmus Bleane Swaycliffe Whitstaple and part of Nakington And the Churches of Cosmus Bleane Swaycliffe Whitstaple 61. Wingham HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Aâ—h neer Sandwich Goodnestone neer Sandwich part of Nonington Wimlingswold Wingham And all the Churches of those Parishes 62. Worth HAth in it one Constable who hath in his liberty Blackmanstone Burmarsh Dimchurch Eastbridge part of West Hith part of Limpne part of Newchurch Orgarswick And the Churches of Burwarsh and Dimchurch 63. Wrotham HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Ightham Plaxtoole Shipborne Stansted Wrotham And all the Churches of those Parishes 64. Wye HAth in it two Constables who have in their liberty Part of Barborne Boughton Aluph Brooke Crundall Eastwell part of Walthâ—m Wye And the Churches of Boughton Aluph Brooke Crundall Eastwell and Wye There are also severall other Townes and places in this County which have Constables or other Officers of that nature of themselves and are not subject to the Constable of any Hundred some of which Townes and places are in the Forraigne and others in the liberty of the Cinque Ports of all which in order Alphabetically In the Forraigne Ashford TOwn hath one Constable who hath in his liberty that Town and the Church therein and so much of the Parish as is within the liberty of Ashford Aylesford Town hath one Constable it is an antient demesne and to the same belong part of Brenchley part of Horsmanden part of Hunton and part of Yalding and no other Church but Aylesford is within that liberty Brasted Ville hath one Constable whose liberty is the Ville of Brasted onely and the Church is in the same Hadlow Borough hath one Constable who hath in his liberty part of Capell neer Tunbridge and part of Hadlow and the Churches of both those Parishes Helden Borough hath one Constable who hath in his liberty part of Tunbridge but not the Church Longport Borough hath one Constable who hath in his liberty part of the Parish of St. Paul but not the Church Maidstone Town and Parish hath one Constable whose liberty extendeth over the same West Malling Town hath two Constables whose liberty extendeth over all the Parish except the Borough of St. Leonard and it hath the Church in the same Newenden Township hath no Constable but hath an Officer in the nature of a Constable called the Bailiffe whose liberty extendeth onely over this Township and not over any part of the rest of the Parish but it hath the Church in the same Ospringe Town hath one Constable whose liberty extendeth over the Town but not over the Parish Queenborough Corporation hath Officers of its own whose liberty extendeth over the Parish Rochester City hath Officers of its own whose liberty extendeth over the Parish
foure miles towards the South distant from Gravesend 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 All-Saints HARTLIP LIeth at the Northside of the middle of the County about foure miles towards the 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. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Michael HARTY LIeth at the North side of the County in the Isle of Harry adjoyneth to the Isle of Sheppey and is about two miles and a half towards the North 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. Thomas the Apostle A Battle in a Writ of Right for a messuage and 190. acres of land in this Parish wherein Simon Lowe and Iohn Keyme were demandants against Thomas Paramore Henry Naylor Champion for the demandants and George Thorne Champion for the tenant was appoynted to be fought before the Justices of the Common-Pleas at Tuthill neer Westminster 18 o. Iunij in Trinity Terme 1571. and the Court being there set and the Champions appearing ready to fight in the presence of at least 4000. persons the demandants were non suit and so the Battle was spared Who so desireth to read the record hereof and the solemnity of preparation to the Battle and oath of the Combatants I refer him to Coke's Entries fol. 182. A. the Lord Dier's Reports fol. 301. pl. 40. Speed's Chronicle fol. 878. A. or How 's Chronicle fol. 669. A. and the last leaf of Crompton's Iustice of the Peace where he may be fully satisfied This case happening in this County I have the rather here inserted for the rarity thereof HASTINGLIGH LIeth towards the South-East part of the County about three miles towards the South-East distant from Wye in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway Somuch thereof as is in Town Borough is in the Hundred of Wye and the liberty of Wye claimeth over the same and the residue thereof is in the Hundred of Bircholt Barony The liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Mannour of Hastingligh This Parish was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Bircholt Barony and was called St. Maries HAWKEHERST IN respect I finde not any description of this Parish or other matter concerning the same offered to the publique and it having been the place of my habitation for above twenty eight years last past Gods Providence having also there lent me an inheritance I thought fit to enlarge my selfe upon this place thereby to preserve the memory of some things which may be usefull at least for the Owners and Inhabitants in the same It lieth at the South side of the County by a Rivulet running into the River of Rother about three miles and a halfe towards the South distant from Cranbrook A small part thereof caâ—led Haselden viz. two houses and a small quantity of land to each is in the Hundred of Shoyswell and County of Sussex and the residue thereof lieth in Kent 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 either in the Borough of Hawkeherst otherwise South Borough antiently called the halfe of Barnfield and lately but without ground the whole Hundred or in the North Borough truly called the half Hundred is in the Hundred of great Barnfield where the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Denns of Ockley Cillenden and Parock in that North Borough So much thereof as is in the West Borough is in the Hundred of Selbrittenden and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Denns of Foxhole Little Hensell Pipsden Congherst and Little Riseden in the same And the residue viz. so much thereof as is in the Borough of Crothal which is but a very small part is in the hundred of Cranbrook The aforesaid Borough of Hawkherst hath a court Leet of it self where the Barsholder of that Borough is chosen and the inhabitants of the same owe no service to the Court Leet holden for the Hundred of great Barnfeild but at that Court an inhabitant of this Borough may be chosen Constable of that Hundred and the liberty of Wye claimeth over this Borough This Parish was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of great Barnfeild and was called St. Laurence This Parish is very populous and one of the greatest Parishes in the County not having a Town therein and it so appeared to be for that antiently upon Collection of the number of Communicants in every parish in the County onely foure Parishes in the same viz. Maidstone Cranbrooke Feversham and Goudherst all which have Townes in them were found to have more Communicants in them than this and the same had within 20. years last past at the least 1400. Communicants but it hath very many poor therein the charge whereof in the year 1653. was 209l 9s 3d. whereas in the year 1549. it was but 7s 2d and although the parsonage of the same be of very good yearly value yet it hath for many years past been and for the future will be a great cause of sadnesse to the place that the allowance for the maintenance of the Minister thereof is very small which thus happened The Abbot of Battel was Patron of the Church and till the dissolution or surrender of that Abbey there was always a Rector incumbent of one of which number viz. Iohn Crane a monument in brasse mentioning the same was till of late times upon a faire tombe-stone in the great Chancell of this Church and one Henry Simons at the time of the appropriation herein after mentioned was Parson incumbent there But Trint 30. Hen. 8. The Abbey being surrendred to the King be 19. Marâ—ij that year granted the Patronage and Presentation of the Rectory to Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk and that King 11. December 38. of his raigne granted the Parsonage to the Dean and Chapter of Christ-church Oxford and appropriated the same thereunto immediately after the death of the said Simons the incumbent and appointed that the said Dean and Chapter should present an able Clarke to the Ordinary who should be named perpetuall Vicar of this Church and should bear