describer of Britain William Camden Clarenceux King of Armes Founded an History Professor in Oxford to which he gave the Mannoâ—â— of Bexley BICKNOR LIeth towards the north part of the County about four miles towards the North-west distant from Leneham part thereof is in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eyborne Lath of Aylesford and West Division of the County and the residue is in the Bailiwick and hundred of Milton Lath of Scray and East Division of the County it is all in the East Division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford was in the Deanry of Sittingburne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church standeth in the hundred of Eyhorne BIDBOROUGH LIeth towards the South-west part of the County about two miles towards the South west distant from Tunbridge in the Baliwick 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 Church was called St. Laurence BIDDENDEN LIeth towards the South part of the County about four miles and a halfe towards the North-East â—istant from Cranbrook in the Bailiwick of the seven hundreds Lath of Scray West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath So much thereof as is in the Boroughs of Ibornden Worsenden Heveaden Omenden Stepherst or Wachinden is in the hundred of Barckley and the residue thereof being in the Borough of the outbounds of Smiths Ditch is in the hundred of Cranbrook the Borsholder of the aforesaid Borough of Worsenden is chosen at the Court Leet holden at Boreham in this County and the Borough of Wachinden hath a Court Leet of it self holden in this Parish at which the Borsholder to that borough is chosen So that neither of these two last Borsholders are chosen at the Court Leete holden for the said hundred of Barckley Nor do the inhabitants of these boroughs attend at that Court but at that Court Leete may be chosen a Constable of that hundred out either of those boroughs The Liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth in this Parish The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth over the Denns of Biddenden and Spelherst as held of the Mannour of Sherland The Liberty of Wye claymeth over the aforesaid borough of Wachinden And the Liberty of the late Deane of Canterbury claymeth over so much of this Parish as is in the Mannor of Godmersham This Parish was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury A Fare is here kept yearly upon the day of Simon and Iude being the eight and twentieth day of October The Church standeth in the hundred of Barckley was called all Saints and the North Chancell thereof is reputed to have antiently belonged to the Family of Mainey owner of the house in the twne called the place and afterwards to Henden owner of that house from Mainey at the North side of that Chancell is a very antient monument of Iohn Mianey Esquire but it appeareth not there when he died at the South-side of that Chancell is a monument of Iohn Mainey Esquire who died high Sheriff of this County the 21th of May 1566. and of Wildegos who died the first of September 1541. In the middle or great Chancell are memorials of the interment of Evernden Allard and severall Randolphs and in the wall of the great window there towards the South is a monument of one other of that Family of Randolph In the South Chancell are memorials of the interment of Fleete Boddenden and Seyliard And in the East window of that Chancell are the armes of Moyle sometimes one of the Justices of the Common pleas the Free-schoole in this towne was founded by Mainey about the year 1522. BILSINGTON LIeth towards the South-east part of the County neer Romney Marsh about foure miles and a halfe towards the South East distant from Ashford in the Bailwick and Lath of Shipway hundred of Newechurch and East division of the County the liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and Romney Marsh claime there so much thereof as is not in the liberty of Romney Marsh is in the Division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway and the rest is in the Division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury a Fare is kept here yearly upon the feast of the Nativity of Saint Iohn Baptist called Midsommer day being the 24th day of Iune and is vulgarly called Woodcock Fare The Church standeth out of the liberty of Romney Marsh and was called Saint Peter and Paul A Priory of Black Canons of the order of St. Augustine and dedicated to the Virgin Mary was in the 31 th year of King Hen. 3. here advanced by Sir Iohn Maunsell Chief Justice and Lord Keeper of the great Seal in the time of that King of which Maunsell I finde that he was Treasurer of the Church of York Provost of Beverley Chaplain to the said King and by reason of his spiritual promotions could dispend yearly 18000. markes This Priory was in the 26 th year of King Hen. 8. valued at 81 l. 1 s. 6 d. per annum Edmund Staplegate Lord of the Mannor of Bilsington did by reason of his tenure of the same stand in competition with Richard Earle of A undel and Surrey for the office of chief Butler at the Coronation of King Rich. 3. BIRCHINTON BIrchingstone lieth at the North east side of the County nere the Sea in the Isle of Thaner about six miles towards the North distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County it is a member of the Town and Port of Dovor and within the division of the Justices of the same the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Brokesend being given to that Church by King Hen. 8. in the 33 th year of his Raigne but the liberty of the Cinque Ports and of the aforesaid Town and Port claim over the same it was in the Deanry of west Beere and Diocess of Canterbury In the time of King Hen. 8. it was questioned to be assessed to the Subsidies as lying in the forraign but to take away the question that King by letters patents united the same to Dovor Gorend is in this Parish and antiently had a Church standing at the Sea side but the decay of the Cliffe nere thereunto ruinated the same and forced the inhabitants to build the Church now standing which was call'd All-Saints Antiently this Parish was called sometimes Birchington in Gorend and at other times Gorend in Birchington but now they are all one and most usually called Birchington This Gorend is conceived to have been the first place that was united to Dover and hath so been ever since the time of
a Faire yearly upon the day of the translation of St. Augustine being the six and twentieth day of May and a Market for Bullocks at Sandway in this Parish upon every Twesday after All-Hollanday being the fiâ—st day of November untill Christmass LEVELAND LIveland lieth towards the East side of the middle of the County about foure miles towards the South distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Leveland but the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Parish 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. Laurence LEUSHAM LEvesham lieth at the Northwest side of the County adjoyning to Surrey by the river Ravensborne about three miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Bromley 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. Maries in which Church is or lately was a memoriall of the interment of Hatecliffe Lord Treasurer of Ireland about 140. years since Sir Iohn Merbury Knight founded a Priory in this Parish consisting of black Monks Aliens belonging to the Abbey of Gaunt in Flaunders King Hen. 3. confirmed the same And it was suppressed 2. Hen. 5. The Mannour of Leusham belonged to this Priory At this Parish in the year 1472. a great Spring newly brake out of the earth At Black-â—eath in or neer this Parish are many Trenches and other signes of Campes aâ—tiently pitched there is in truth there were viz. upon Wednesday after Whitson week in the year 1381. here appeared 40000. Horsemen for King Richard the second against Waâ— Tyler Iack Straw and their adherents In the year 1451. Iack Cade that grand Rebell against King Hen. 6. incamped here by the space of a moneth and from hence sent his Traiterous demands or rather commands to that King Here also in the year 1452. King Hen. 6. pitched his Royall Pavillion in his preparation against his Cosen Edward Duke of Yorke afterwards King Edward the 4. Here likewise the Bastard Faulconbridge incamped three dayes against King Edward the 4. And here also in the year 1496. incamped the Lord Audley Flammock and Ioseph the Blacksmith and their adherents in their Rebellion against King Hen. 7. where the King fought and overthrew them slew above 2000. of their companions and took 1500. prisoners and among them the aforesaid Lord Audley Flammock and Ioseph who were all three executed This place hath also antiently been famous for several great and solemn meeting viz. 21. Decemb. 1411. The Emperour of Constantinople was here magnificently met by King Hen. 4. In the year 1415. The Mayor and Aldermen of Lâ—ndon and 400. Citizens in red with red and whâ—â—e hoods here meâ— King Hen 5. at his return out of France after his great Battle at Agincourt and from hence conducted him to London Likewise 7. May 1416. The Mayor Aldermen and Citizens of London here met the Emperour Sigismund and conducted him to their King Hen. 5. Also the 28. of Septemb. 1474. The Mayor and Aldermen of London in Scarlet and 500. Citizens in Murrey here met King Edward the 4. at his return from France Upon Monday 27. Septem 1518. The Lord Admirall of France and the Bishop of Paris Embassadours from the King of France with above 1200. Attendants were here met by the Lord Admiral of England from King Hen. 8. with above 500. Gentlemen In the year 1519. Cardinal Campeius Legate from Rome to King Hen. 8. was brought hither by the Gentry of this County and here met and received by the Duke of Norfolk and many of the Gentry and Prelates where in a Tent of cloth of Gold he shifted himself into his Cardinals Robes edged about with most rich Ermin and from hence rode to London And 3. of Ianua 1539. The Lady Anne Cleave was here met with great state from King Hen. 8. In this Parish of Leusham Abraham Colf late Minister of the same in his life time founded two Free-Schools The one for teaching of youth English and the other for teaching them Latine with severall yeerly allowances to the Schoolmasters of the same And also yearly allowance towards the maintenance of some of the said Schollers at the Universities whensoever they should become fit for those places the oversight and government whereof he committed to the Company of Leather-sellers London LID LIeth at the Southside of the County adjoyning to the Sea about two miles and a half towards the southwest distant from new Romney It is a member of the Town and Port of new Romney and incorporated by the name of Bailiff Jurats and Comonalty of the Town of Lid and before that by the name of Barons of the Town of Lid the election of which Bailiff was antiently and still is upon St. Mary Magdalens day being the two and twentieth day of Iuly The liberties of this Town and of the Cinque Ports claim over the sameâ— The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury also claimeth there And the liberty of Wye claimeth over the Borough of Dengemarsh there which was a member of Wye in the time of King William the conquerour It is all in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Langport East division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation aforesaid It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All Saints in which is or lately was a memoriall of the interment of the Deerings about 270. years since and of Godfrey above 220. years since A Market is kept here upon every Thursday and a Faire yearly upon the day of St. Anaâ—letus being the thirteenth day of Iuly In the Beach neer Stone end at the East side of this Parish is to be seen a great heap of stones which the Inhabitants call the Tombe of St. Crespin and Crispianus supposed to be buried there Neer the Sea also at the southside of this Parish is a place called Holmestone consisting of Beach and Pibble stones yet Holme trees grow plentifully upon the same LIDDON LIeth towards the East part of the County about three miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway Part thereof is in the Hundred of Bewâ—borough and Lath of St. Augustine and the residue in the Hundred of Folkstone and Lath of Shipway The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was all in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Folkestone and was called
830 he by the command of Archbishop Fegeldus restoreâ— the same and it was afterwards in the year 941â— confirmed thereunto by King Edmund Eâ—dred his brother and Edwin his son and Sir Adam Fitz-Williams one of the eight chief Captaines or Lieutenant Governours of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was then Lord thereof GRAVESEND LIeth at the North side of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about six miles towards the North-east distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Toltingtrow Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation of Gravesend and Milton the liberty whereof claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries A Market is kept here upon every Wednesday and Saturday and a Fair yearly upon the day of the Translation of St. Edward being the thirteenth day of October and holdeth a week In the year 1380. the French and Spanish Gallies burnt most of this Town and carried away many of the inhabitants prisoners Also in the time of King Richard the third divers of the Gentry of this County with 5000. men attempted great matters here but dispersed without action At this place also the seventh of October 1552. three great Fishes called Whirlepooles were taken and drawn upto Westminster bridge EAST-GREENWICH LIeth at the North-west side of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about four miles towards the South-east distant from London in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Black heath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Alphage which Alphage was Archbishop of Canterbury and taken by the Danish Pagans and afterwards brought hither and the nineteenth of Aprill 1012. after cruell handling was by them stoned to death at or very neer the place where this Church standeth wherefore he was afterwards Canonized a Saint and this Church dedicated to him King Edward the third here founded a Monastery of Friers Minorites Aliens belonging to the Abbey of Gaunt in Flanders which was suppressed in the second year of King Hen. 5. Here was also a Chauntry called Holy Cross of observant Friers founded by King Edward the fourth for which Friers King Henry the seventh builâ—ed a house adjoyning to his Stately Palace here which Palace was built by Humphrey Duke of Glocester and namâ—d Placentia and afterwards magnificently inlarged by King Hen. 7. and King Henry 8. And rendred famous for the birth there of severall great Princes viz. King Hen. 8. Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth and for the deaths there of others viz. King Edward 6. and Thomas Beaufort son of Iohn of Gaunt and Duke of Exceter King Hen. 8. at Christmass as well as other times also kept Court here and more particularly in the year 1511. He kept here a royall Christmass as also he did in the year 1543. At which time he royally feasted and delivered without ransome 21. of the Scotch Nobility whom he took Prisoners 24 â— November before in a battalle at Salom Mosse beyond Carlile Here also on Shrove Twesday 1526. and 1 â— May 1536. That King held severall solemn Justs 11. August 1534. The aforesaid observant Friers here were suppressed and for the present Augustine Friers put in their places who being also suppressed Queen Mary put others in their room But 1 â— Eliz they also were suppressed King Henry 8. in the year 1515. much inlarged the Town and King Iames walled the Park with Brick That famous learned and charitable William Lambard Esquiâ—e mentioned in my Epistle to this Book about the year 1560. here ercted an Almeshouse or Colledge for 20. poore people with allowance of 18 d. per week to each which was named the Colledge of Queen Elizabeths poore people West Greenwich See Deptford GUSTON LIeth at the South-east end of the County about two miles towards the North distant from Dovor in the Baliwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannor of Guston It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin HACKINGTON otherwise St. STEPHENS LIeth towards the East part of the Counâ—y by the River Stoure about one mile towards the North distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth there Part thereof is in the Hundred of Bridge and Petham other part viz. the Borough of Shourt is in the Hundred of Downhamford and the residue is in the hundred of Westgate it was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury the Church formerly a poor Chapell standeth in the Hundred of Westgate was called St. Stephens and begun by Baldwyn Archbishop of Canterbury about 470. years since to the honour of St. Stephen and St. Thomas of Canterbury But he was inhibited by the Pope to proceed therein In this Church are fair monuments of Sir Christopher Hales and Sir Roger Manwood persons of great account in their times the last whereof built 7. Almeshouses in this Parish in the year 1573. and endowed the same The Parsonage was annexed and united to the Archdeaconry of Canterbury In the year 1227 the seate of the Archdeacon of Canterbury was here and Lord Andomar de Rupy an Alien was Archdeacon and held the same then valued at 20 marks per annum The image of St. Stephen standing in this parish where the garden of the said Sir Roger Manwood was and being much sought to by Pilgrimâ— occasioned this Parish to be also called St. Stephens HADLOW HAudelo lieth towards the South-West part of the County by the River Medway about three miles towards the North-west distant from Tunbridge in the Lath of Aylesfrrd West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick of Twyford and Hundred of Littlefeild and the residue is in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge and Hadlow Borough It was all in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in Hadlow Borough and was called St. Maries A Faire is kept here yearly upon Whitson monday Hadlow came under the custody of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the time of Boniface Archbishop there about 400. years since HALDEN otherwise HIGH HALDEN LIeth towards the South side of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the North distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. So much
Mannour of Otford It was in the Deanry of Sâ—oreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Râ—chester The Church was called St. Bartholomew and was antiently a Chappel to Shoreham Offa King of the Mercians in the year 791. gave Otford to Christchurch Canterbury which being afterwards taken away Weâ—hard a potent Prelate by command of Feolagildus Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 830. restored the same to that Church Here was a sumoâ—uous building raised by William Warham Archbishop of Canterbury about 150. yeers since Bâ—t Thomas Cranmer his Successor passed away the â—ame by exchange to King Hen. 8. A Faire is kept here â—early upon the day of St. Bartholomew being the 24. day of August which Saint was here holden in great Veneration The offerings unto whom here and the pretended successes thereof you may read in Mr. Lambards perambulation in Otford In the year 1016. at this place Canutus the Dane pitched his tents where King Edmund fought him and put him to flight with losse of 4500. Danes Here also about the yearâ— 793. was a cruell battle fought between Offa King of Mercia and Alrick King of Kent wherein Offo prevailed and himself slew the said Alrick OTHAM OTeham Lieth towards the middle of the County about two miles towards the South-east distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyâ—orne Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and East Division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claymeth there and the liberty of Maidstone claymeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas In which is or lately was a memorial of the interment of Constenton above 230. years since Ralph of Dene founded a Monastery here of Chanons Regular to the honour of St. Laurence but they growing weary of the place pretended great intolerable scarâ—ities of provision for susâ—enance there And thereupon were by Aela daughter and heir of the said Dene removed to Begham otherwise Bayham otherwise Beulin in Fant in Sussex neer Lamberherst where upon land given for that purpose by Sir Robert of Thurnham in the time of King Riâ—h 2. a Priory was built to the honour of the Virgin Mary OTTERDEN LIeth towards the middle of the County about three miles towards the Northeast distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbuâ—y and the Church was called St. Laurence PADLESWORTH neer Eleham LIeth towards the southeast part of the County about three miles towards the southeast distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Loningborough Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Eleham claimeth over of much thereof as is in the upper half Hundred of Loningborough The liberty of Liminge claimeth over so much thereof as is in the loâ—er half Hunâ—red of Loningborough and the liberty of the late Archbishâ—p of Canterbury also claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Eâ—eham and Diocess of Canterbury And the Church was called St. Oswald PADLESWORTH neer Snodland PEadlesworthe lyeth towards the Northside of the County by the river Medway about three miles towards the North distant from West Malling in the 〈◊〉 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 there It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rocheâ—â—er but the Church is ruinated This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the nineth Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge PATRICKSBORN LIeth towards the East part of the County by the â—iver Stoure about two miles and a half towards the southeast 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 of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries The Mannour of Patriâ—ksborn did in the sixth year of King Edward the 3. belong to the Abbey of Bello loco in Normandy by the gift of Iohn of Pratellis made to the same in the time of King Iohn And confirmed by that King As also did the Priory sometimes standing here but suppressed in the second year of King Hen. 5. St. PAUL THe Borough of Longport in this Parish is in the County of Kent in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It hâ—th a Constable of it self And the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same But the Church and reâ—idue of this Parish is in the County of the City of Canterbury and it was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury East PECKHAM GReat Peckham Pecham lieth towards the middle of the County about two miles and a half towards the south distant from West Mâ—lling in the Baâ—liwick of Twyford Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Laâ—h Pâ—â—t thereof is in the Hundred of Twyford and the residue in the Hundred of Littlefield It was all in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculâ—ar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in the Hundred of Twyford and was called St. Michael This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the fiâ—th Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge West PECKHAM LIttle Peckham Pecham lyeth towards the middle of the county about three miles towards the southwest distant from West Malling in the Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. So much thereof as is in the Borough of Oxenâ—oth is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Hoo and the resiâ—ue is in the Bailiwick of Twyford and Hundred of Littlefield The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Littlefield and was called St. Dunstan In the year 960. Edgiva widdow of King Edward surnamed the elder gave this Peckham to Christchurch Canterbury Iohn Peckham 1. King Henry 3 was Lord of Peckham This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the fifth Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge And here was a Preceptory or Free-Schoole founded in the year 1408. by Iohn Culpeper one of the Justices of the Common Pleas in the time of King Hen. 4. And by him endowed with 63l 6s 8d per annum PEMBURY Pâ—pingbury Lieth neer the South side of the County about three miles towards the South East distant from
Baptist being the nine and twentith day of August In this Town also is kept a Court of Record upon every Tuesday three weekes sonactions wherein the debt or damages exceed not twenty markes the jurisdiction of which Court extendeth it self over the Towne and all the Parish except the Borough of Henwood alias Hewet over which the Liberty of Wye claymeth And the Borough of Rudlow over which the Liberty of the late Deanâ— of Canterbury claymeth The aforesaid Towne and Liberty of Ashford have a Constable of their own but the rest of the Parish is in the hundred of Chart and Longbridge This Parish was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Town was called Saint Maries and was a Collegiate Church founded by Sir Robert Fogg a Knight of this County who also founded a Colledge there consisting of a Prebâ—nd and Priests and in this Church are interred severall Knights and others of that antient Family In the same also was interred the Countesse of Atholl about 282. yeares since The monument whereof is or latâ—ly was there remaining The Lord of the Mannor of Ashford ought antiently to have repaired the house in the corner of Dâ—vor Castle towards the long wall next the Posterne In the night of the first of May 1580. here hapâ—ned a great Earth quake which much affâ—ighted many of the inhabitants and caused them to arise out of thiâ— beds AYLESFORD EIlesford Ailesford Ailsford 〈◊〉 Episford Anglesford Aeglestâ—orpe Eglesford And in the British Languaâ—◠〈…〉 Lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about three miles towards the North West distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and South Division of Justices in that Lath. That part of this Parish which lieth at the North-side of the said River is in antient Demesne and hath a Constable of it self But the South side of the Parish at the other side of the River viz. the Mannour of Preston and Milhale is in the hundred of Larkfield the Church standeth in antient Demesne was called Saint Peter and given by King Henry 1. to the Church of Rochester This Parish was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claymeth in the same the liberty of Maidstone claymeth over Milhale aforesaid and a Fare is kept yearly in this Parish upon Saint Peters day being the 29th day of Iune The Mannor of Aylesford is by some said to have been given by King Henry 3. to Richard Lord Gray of Codnor but I finde that it was allened from the Crowne before the time of that King for that in the time of King Iohn Osbert Gipford was owner thereof however it was once parcell of the Demesnes of the Crowne Is to this day called antient Demesne and that Lord Gray in the year 1240. founded there a house of White Friers Carmelites to the honour of Saint Mary Which afterwards came to be the habitation of Sir William Sidley who about the year 1607 partly as executor to his brother Iohn and partly at his own charge erected an Hospitall in this Parish for six poor people each to have 10l per. annum the building whereof and the lands thereunto is said to have cost 1800l he likewise bestowed much charge upon the Bridge there In this Parish Vortimer King of Britain about the year 454. fought the Saxons and in that battail Catigern brother of the said Vortimer and Horsa brother of Hengist the Saxon Commander in single fight sleweaâ—h other in memory of which Catigern a Monument of stones was there erected by the Britains and is now vulgarly called Kits Cothouse And in the year 892. King Elfred fought and routed the Danes at Fernham in this Parish BADLESMER LIeth towards the North-east side of the County about three miles and a half towards the South distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of St. Augustine 〈◊〉 over the fame for that it is in the hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey A Fare is held here yearly upon the day of St. Leonard being the sixth day of November this Parish was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Leonard Sir Hugh Crequer was in the time of the Conquerour Lord of Badlesmer and one of the eight chief Captains or Lievetenant Governours of Dovor Castle under Iohn Lord Fynes BAPCHILD LIeth towards the North-side of the County aebout one mile and a half towards the South-ast distant from Milton in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Seray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Sitâ—ingborne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Laurence BAREFRISTON LIeth in the East-part of the County about five miles towards the South-West distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Sandwieh and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries East BARMING LIeth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about two miles and a half towards the South-West distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyhorn Hundred of Maidstone Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester the liberty of Maidstone claimeth over the same and the Church was called St. Margaret West BARMING LIeth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about three miles towards the South-West distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyhorâ—e Hundred of Maidstone Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and East Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Malling and Dioeess of Rochester the liberty of Maidstone claymeth over the same and some part only of the ruines of the Church is remaining but that there was such a Church and a Churchyard to the same neer the Court-lodge there is yet visible BEAKESBORNE LIeth towards the East part of the County by the River Stoure About two miles and a halfe towards the East distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of Saint Augustine and East Division of the County it is a member of the Towne and Port of Hasting and so was in the time of King Richard 2. and it is in the Division of the Justices of that Towne and Port the liberty whereof and of the Cinque Ports clayme over the same it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Peter BECKENHAM LIeth at the West part of the County adjoyning to Surrey by the River Ravensborne about two miles towards the West distant
King Edw. 1. BIRLING BEarlinges Berlinges lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about two miles and a half towards the North distant from west Malling in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefield 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 All Saiuts Here is a fair seat anciently belonging to the Lord Aburgaveney and formerly to the Lord Say and this Parish ought antiently to have joyned in reparation of the ninth Pere or Arch of Rochester bridge BISHOPSBOURN LIeth towards the East part of the County by the River Stoure about three miles towards the South-east distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham antiently in the Hundred of Berham but now in the Hundred of Kinghamford Lath of St. Augustin East division of the County and division of the Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called St. Maries and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Bishopbourn BLACKMANSTONE LIeth towards the South-east side of the County in Romney Marsh about three miles towards the North 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 claimeth over the same it was in the Deanty of Limpne and Diocess of Conterbury but the Church is demolished BOBBING LIeth towards the North-side of the County about one mile and a half towards the West distant from Milton in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Leth of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth there it was in the Deanry of Sittingborne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Bartholomew which Church was by King Hen. 3. in the 18 th year of his Raigne granted to the Monastery of St. Mary and St. Sexburgh in Sheppey and confirmed by King Hen. 4. in the first year of his Raign In this Church were interred an Esquire of the Family of Clifford and several Knights of the Family of Savage most of which persons were so interred above 200. years fince and a Fare is kept here yearly upon the day of St. Bartholomew being the 24 th day of August BONNINGTON LIeth towards the South-east part of the County neer Romney Marsh about five miles towards the South-east distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Strete and East division of the County the liberty of Romney Marsh claimeth there and so much thereof as is in that liberty is in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh anâ— the rest is in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway it was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth out of the liberty of Romney Marsh and was called St. Romwald Here was a Court Leet usually holden for the Boroughs of Bonington and Hamme at which the Borsholdeâ—s of those Boroughs were elected but the same hath been discontinued for about 77. years last past only the memory thereof is continued by a great old Oak standing in the high-way at the place where that Court was usually kept and called the Lawday Oak BORDEN LIeth towards the North-side of the middle of the County about two miles towards the South-west distant from Milton in the Balliwick 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. Peter and Paul BOREHAM BVrham lieth towards the Middle of the County by the River Medway about three miles and a half towards the South 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 it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries BOUGHTON ALUPH LIeth towards the South-east part of the County by the River Stoure about one mile and a half towards the North-west distant from Wye in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Hundred of Wye Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway the liberty of Wye claimeth over the same it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All Saints BOUGHTON under the BLEAN BOctune lieth towards the North-east part of the County about two miles and a half towards the South-east â—istant from Feversham in the Bailiwick Lath of Scray Hundred of Boughton under the Blean East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Laâ—h it was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Dioceâ—s of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul in which Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Colkins and Best all about 200. years since and the liberty oâ— the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Boughton under the Blean BOUGHTON-MALHERBE BOcton Malherbe conceived to be so called from the bad herbage proper to the place lieth very neer the middle of the County 〈◊〉 one mile and a half towards the South 〈…〉 â—eneham in the Bailiwick and hundred 〈…〉 of Aylesford West division of the Counâ—y and East division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deaâ—ry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas Here is and for long time hath been the seat of the noble Family of Wootton many of which were interred in the said Church and one of them so interred viz. Sir Nicholas Wootton was twice in sixteen years Lord Major of London viz. in the years 1416 and 1431. Neer unto the aforesaid seat the Castle of Colbridge was in the time of King Edw 3. founded by one Colbridge a person then of eminency in this County and in the time of King Edw. 4. the same was given to Saint Stephens Westminster and the Archbishop of Canterbury was sometimes owner of the Mannour of Boughton Mâ—lberbe BOVGHTON-MONCHELSEA VVlgarly called Boughton Quarry in respect of the good Free-stone there digged and wrought lieth towards the middle of the County about three miles towards the South distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyborn Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath the liberties of St. Augustine and late Dean of Canterbury claim there it was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter BOXLEY BOxle Boxele lieth neer the middle of the County about two miles towards the Noâ—th distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyhorn Hundred
Church is demolished But stood in Sussex it was antiently a prety Towne and much resorted unto but about 370. yeers since in the raigne of King Edward the first the sea drowned the same BROMLEY BRomlege Lieth at the West part of the County neer â—urrey by the River Raventhorne about eight miles towards the South distant from London in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Huâ—dred of Bromley and Beckenham Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County â—nd upper Division of Justices in that Lath the Liberty of the Late Bishop of Rochester claymeth over the same it was in the Deâ—nâ—y of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Peter and Paul a Market is kept here upon every Thursday and two Faires yeerly viz. one upon the day of Saint Blase being the third day of February and the oâ—her upon the day of Saint Iames being the five and twentieth of Iuly King Edgar about 700. yeers since gave Bromley to the Church of Rochester and here was a Mansion house of the Bishops of that Sea BROOKE BRoe Lieth towards the South-east part of the County about two miles towards the South distant from Wye in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Hundred of Wye Lath of Scray East Division of the County and â—ivision of Justices in the Lath of Shipway it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Maries the Liberty of Wye claymeth over the same and the liberty of the late Deâ—ne of Canâ—erbury claymeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Brooke which Mannour was antiently a hundred of it self conâ—erred on that Church by King Henry the first having been formerly given thereunto by Karlemane a Priest and the same was afterwards confirmed to the said Church by King Henry 2 and afterwards comming to King Hen. 8. hee 33 â— of his Raigne againe gave it to that Church BRUCKLAND BRookland lâ—eth at the South-east part of the County about three miles and a half towards the West distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Aloeâ—bridge East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Augustine the liberty of the late Deane of Canterbury claymeth there and the liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth over the Rectory of the same a Faire is kept in this Parish yearly upon the day of Saint Peter ad vincula called Lammas day being the first day of August BUCKLAND neer DOVOR LIeth at the East part of the County by a River arising neer thereunto about one mile and a half towards the North-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting â—ath of Saint Augustine Hundred of Beâ—sborough East Division of the County division of Justices in that Lath the liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and Saint Augustine claym there it was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called Saint Andrew a Fair is kept here yearly upon the day of Saint Bartholomew being the 24th day of August the Parsonage was about 300. years since appropriated to the Priory of Dovor with the conâ—enâ— of Simon Isâ—ip then Archbishop of Canterbury BUCKLAND neer FEVERSHAM LIeth towards the North part of the County about three miles towards the West 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 Saint Augustine claymeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claymeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Copton it was in the Deanry ofâ— Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury BVRMARSH BOroughmarsh lieth at the South-east part of the County in Romney Marsh about three miles towards the South-west distant from Hith in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Worth East division of the County and division of the Justices of the corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claymeth over the same and the Liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth over the Mannour of Burmarsh This Parish was in the Deanry of Limpue and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called All Saints CAPELL neer FOLKSTONE CApell Ferne lieth towards the South-East part of the County neer the Sea about two miles and a half towards the North-east distant from Folkstone in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Folkstone Lath of Shipway East Division of the County and Division of Justiâ—ices 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 Saint Maries CAPELL neer TVNBRIDG LIeth towards the South-West part of the County about three miles towards the East distant from Tunbridge Part thereof is in the â—aâ—liwick and Hundred of Twysord and the residue in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge in the Hundred of Waâ—hlingstone and Hadlow Bâ—rough It is all in the Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County South Division of Justices in that Lath and was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in Hadlow-borrough and was called Saint Thâ—mas the Martry CHALKE CHealkes lieth at the North part of the County neer the River of Thames about two miles and a halfe towards the East distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries in which William Martin Esquire a good Benefactor to the same was buried about 240. years since and the Tythes of this Parish were given to the Church of Rochester by King Henâ—y the first CHALLOCK LIeth towards the South-east part of the County about two miles towards the North-west 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 liberties of Wye and the late Death of Canterbury so claim there that what thereof is not in the one Liberty is in the other the Leeze is in the liberty of the said late Dean and the Church-yard is part in that liberty and part in the liberty of Wye all this Parish was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called St. Cosmus and Damianus and founded by one Apuldorefeild whose armes are or lately were in the windowes of the same a Faire is kept here yearly within the liberty of Wye upon the day of St. Cosmus and Damianus being the seven and twentieth day of September CHARING CHerring Cerringes lieth towards the South-east part of the County about four miles towards the South-east distant from Leneham
and Petham and Lath of St. Augustine it is all in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway and was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the hundred of Felborough and was called St. Maries The liberty of the late Dean of Canâ—erbury claimeth over the Mannour of Chartham which in the year 871. was given to that Church by Duke Elfred and confirmed by King Edward the Confessor in the year 1052. and the same afterwards coming to King Hen. 8. he the 33 â— of of his Raigne gave it again to that Church In this Parish was a Mansion-house of the late Arch-Bishops of Canterbury CHELSFIELD LIeth towards the West-end of the County about two miles towards the South distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of â—utton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth over the Mannours of Chelâ—field and Goddington Wood-lands called Charm-wood and the Rectory of Chelsfield this Parish was all in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries CHERITON LIeth at the South-east part of the County neer the Sea about one mile and a half towards the North-East distant from Hith in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Folkstone Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin CHESILHERST LIeth towards the West end of the County about three miles towards the East distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath a small part thereof lying towards Foot 's Cray is in the Hundred of Black-heath and the residue is in the Hundred of Ruxley it was all in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Ruxley was called St Nicholas and the same was by King Henry the first given to the Church of Rochester and in this Church of Chesilherst is the burial place of the Family of Walsingham CHETHAM CHatham lieth at the North-side of the County by the River Medway at the North-east side and very neer unto the City of Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Chetham and Gillingham Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there and the liberty of the City of Rochester claimeth from the high street of that City to the Hospital of St. Bartholomew and from thence cross the high way all along the fields to the Farm called Horsted so much thereof as is in the liberty of the City of Rochester is in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of that City and the residue is in the North division of Justices of that Lath it was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Marierâ— A Faire is kept here yearly upon our Lady day called the Nativity of the Virgin Mary being the eighth day of September Richard of Lucy gave Chetham to the Abbey of Feversham and King Hen. 2. confirmed it as also did King Iohn in the sixteenth year of his Raigne An Hospitall called the Hospitall of St. Bartholomew but since decayed was built here â—or relief of Lepers by Gundulphus Bishop of Rochester in the time of the Conquerour and confirmed by King Hen. 3. but the Hospitall builded here by Sir Iohn Hawkins and confirmed by Queen Elizabeth in the 36 year of her Raigne is still in being Chetham is famous for the Royall Navy using to ride be repalred and laid up there But as to the story of our Lady of Chetham and the Clerke of that parish for which this place was once also famous I referre him that desireth to read the same to Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Chetham where he may find the same at large At Horsted in this Parish as is reported was a Monument long since defaced of Horsâ— brother of Heâ—gest the Saxon who in the time of Vortimer King of Britaine was at Aylesford in this County slaine in single combat by Caâ—igern Brother of the said King CHEVENING LIeth towards the West end of the County about three miles towards the North-west distant from Sevenock in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Hundred of Codsheath and the residue in the Hundred of Sommerden The Liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claymeth in this parish as also doth the Liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster at Morants Court otherwise Madams Court likewise in this Parish it was all in the Deanâ—y of Shorâ—ham a peculiar to the late Arch Bishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Godsheath and a Faâ—r is kept yearly at Chepsted in this Parish upon Tuesday in Whitsonweek CHIDINGSTONE LIeth towards the South-west part of the County by the River Medway about foure miles towards the South-west distant from Tunbridge in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath so much thereof as is in the Borough of Linckhill is in the Hundred of Ruxley and the residue is in the Hundred of Summerden the Liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth in this Parish it was all in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church standeth in the Hundred of Somerden in which Churâ—h about 110. years since was intered Sir Thomas Willoughby one of the Justices of the common Pleas in the time of King Henry 8. and owner of Boreplace in this Parish built by one Alphegh and inlarged by Reade severall of whose Family are there also interred one whereof viz. Sir Robert Reade cheif Justice of the common Pleas in the time of King Henry 7. did in the year 1516. build the North Chappell in this Church and dedicated the same to S t. Katherine CHILHAM IVlham Lieth towards the East part of the County By the River Stoure about three miles towards the North distant from Wye in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray Hundred of Felborough East Division of the County and Division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway the liberty of Wye claymeth there it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called S t. Maries In the year 182. where Chilham Castle now stands was the seat of King Lucius and afterwards by the Saxon Kings of Kent but more especially by King Withred above 950. years since made a Fort and the Danes afterwards shaking the same it lay desolate till the time of King
Iuly The House of the late King here was by King Hen. 8. converted thereunto from a Nunnery which was founded for White Nuns of the order of St. Augustine by King Edward 3. in the year 1355. And dedicated to St. Mary and St. Margaret and that foundation was inlarged by King Rich. 2. Bridget fourth Daughter of King Edward the 4. was Prioresse there So also were the Daughters of the Lords Scroop and Beâ—umount This Nunnery at the suppression was valued at 380 l. 9 f. â— ob per annum In the year 1330. King Edw. 3. held a Turnament at this Towne In the year 1381. In the time of King Richard the â— Tilers horrid Rebellion began here upon abuse of the daughter of Iohn Tiler a Tiler of this Town by a Collector of Pole-money But others averre it to be at Deptford In the year 1452. Edward then Duke of Yorke after King Edward the 4. incamped at Brentheath otherwise Darâ—ford Brent neer this Town against King Hen. 6. DEALE DOle Lieth at the East end of the County adjoyning to the Sea about three miles and a half towards the South-East distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County The liberty of the late Arch-bishop of Canterbury claimeth there the same being given to that Sea by King Aethelwâ—lf in the year 839. It is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich within the division of Justices of that Town and Port and the Liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocâ—sse of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Leonard This Parish in the time of King Henry the 8. was questioned to be assessed to the Subsidies as lying in the forraigne but to take away that question that King by Letters Patens united the same to Sandwich which King also built the Castle there about 120. years since as he likewise did the Castle of Sandown about one mile and a half towards the North distant from the same At this Deale Iulius Caesar landed 54. years before the birth of Christ where he had feirce resistance from the Britains of which who desireth further to read I referre him to Cambdens Britannia fol. 343. Here also 3. of Iuly 1495. Perkin Warbiek arrived with his forces against King Hen. 7. DENTON neer ELEHAM LIeth towards the South-east part of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the North-east distant from Eleham in the Hundred of Kinghamford Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Bailiwick of Eastry and the residue in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there it was all in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called St. Mary Magdelen and standeth in the Bailiwick of Eastry DENTON neer GRAVESEND LIeth at the North-side of the County neer the River of Thames about two miles towards the East distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there A Nobleman called Birtrick or Brichrich and Elswith or Easwith his wife neer 700. years since gave Denton to the Church of Rochester afterwards it was unjustly taken from that Church and Odo Earle of Kent deteining the same King William the Conquerour after three dayes debate touching this and others of the like nature restored the same and it was afterwards confirmed to that Church by King Hen. 1. This Parish ought anâ—â—ently to have contributed to the repaire of the nineth Peere or Arch of Rochester bridge DEPTFORD WEst Greenwich Deptford Strand lieth at the North-west side of the County adjoyning to Surrey by the Rivers Ravenâ—borne and Thames About four miles towards the South-east distant from London Part thereof is in the County of Surrey and so much thereof as is in the County of Kent is in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Black heath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the County of Kent was called St. Nicholas and in the same is or lately was a memorial of the interment there of one Weaver long since Mayor of the Staple At the time of the Conquest one Cislebert Mamignot had Deptford for his share Here the Rebels under the conduct of Flammock and Ioseph in the time of King Hen. 7. were overthrown and above 2000. of them slain In a Dock neer this place the small Ship in which Captain Drake sailed about the World was in the year 1580. by the command of Queen Elizabeth laid up as a monument This place is also famous for the Shipdock Storehouse and Corporation there for the Navy erected in the time of King Hen. 8. DETLING LIeth towards the middle of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the North-east distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyborne Hundred of Maidstone Lath of Ayleâ—ford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there it was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Martin The Archbishop of Canterbury was antiently owner of Detling but 〈◊〉 Earle of Kent in the time of King William the Conquerour withheld the same from him and after three dayes publique debate touching this and other lands so withholden the Archbishop was restored to the same DEVINGTON DAvington Daunton lieth at the North-side of the County towards the 〈◊〉 of Sheppey about one mile towards the West distanâ— from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of St. Augustiâ—â— claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbâ—y claimeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Copâ—on it was in the Deanry of Ospriâ—ge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Mary Magdalâ—â— Here was a Nunnery of black Nuâ—s of the order of Saint Benedict founded by King Hen. 2. about the second year of his Raigne dedicated to St. Mary Magdaleâ— and confirmed by King Hen. 3. in the 39. year of hiâ— Raigne the Nuns are conceived to have been French-women and had orders prescribed them in French by Walter Reyâ—old Archbishop of Canterbury above 340. years since DIMCHURCH DEmechurch 〈◊〉 at the South-east side of the County in Romney Marsh adjoyning to the sea about three miles and a half towards the
North-East 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 claimeth over the same The liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth there It was in the Deanâ—y of Limpue and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul At this Parish the Courts for the Corporation of 〈◊〉 Marsh as also the Court called the Lath for the Lords of Romney Marsh are usually holden in the meeting place of the aforesaid Corporation which 〈…〉 about 100. years since and called New-Hall Romney Marsh is reputed to contain of it self 24000. Acres but that with Walland and Guldford Marshes are reputed to contain 44200. Acres Laws for Government of Romney Marsh were made by that Venerable Judge Henry of Bath Associating to him Nicholas of Handlâ— and Aâ—ldred of Dene upon Saturday next after the Navity of St. Mary in the 42 th year of King Henry the third the Sheriff of Kent assisting from which laws all England receive directions for Sewers In the time of that King it was governed by men called the Twenty foure Jurors of Romney Marsh chosen by the commonalâ—y there which was confirmed 2 â— Septemb. 36 â— of that King at Romney The admeasurement was taken 42 â— Hen. 3. and Iohn of Lovetâ—t and Henry of Apledoreseild by Commission of 15 â— Novemb. 16 â— Edward 1. did 5 â— December following sit as Justices of Sewers there but were opposed by the 24. Jurors the opposition allowed by those Justices and a common Bailiffe agreed to be chosen William of Walleyns and his Fâ—llows upon Monday after St. Mildred 2 â— Edw. 2. at Newchurch made Ordinances of Sewers saving the former so made by Bath and Lovetot Thomas of Lodelowe Robert Belknap and Tho. Culpeper 33 â— Edw. 3. were Commissioners by a Commission of 7 â— February that year and the meeting of the Lords of Romney Marsh by themselves or their Atturneyes was ordained to be here or at Newchurch or other meet place fifteen dayes after Michaelmass yearly and it was called the Principall assembly but the same is now usually here yearly upon Thursday in Whitson week King Edward the 4. at the beginning of his Raigne granted a Charter to Romney Marsh to be a Corporation of Bailiff Jurats and Commonalty of which you may read more in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Romney DITTON DIctone Dictum lyeth towards the middle of the County about two miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from West Malling in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkfeild Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Mâ—lling and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Peter This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the fifth Peere or Arch of Rochester Bridge DODDINGTON LIeth towards the middle of the North side of the County about foure miles towards the North-east distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray Hundred of Tenham 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 Ospring and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. DOVOR THis in one of the Cinque Ports and lieth at the east part of the County adjoyning to the Sea about five miles towards the North-east distant from Folkstone in the Bailiwick of Stowâ—ing Lath of St. Augustine East division of the county Incorporated by the name of Mayor Jurats and Commonalty of the Town and Port of Dovor and before that by the name of Barons of the Town and Port of Dovor and in the division of the Justices of that Town and Port the liberties of which Corporation and of the Cinque Ports claime over the same There have been seven Churches in this Town all which were in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury And five of them viz. St. Iohn St. Nicholas St. Peter St. Martins Le Grand St. Martins the lesse are demolished So that at this present there are but two Parishes Churches here viz. one which is called St. Maries and the other St. Iames the Apostle otherwise St. Iames of Warden-down which Church of St. Maries was built by the Prior and Covent of St. Martins and by them given to the Town but the Advowson thereof was given to Hubert de Burgh founder of the Meason de Dieu to which he afterwards gave the same The said Church of St. Iames was antiently belonging to the Castle of Dovor and in the same the Courts of Chancery and Admiralty for the Cinque Ports the two antient Townes and their members are still usually holden A Market is kept in this Town every Wednesday and Saturday and a Faire yearly upon St. Martins day being the eleventh day of November which holdeth nine dayes Now in respect that several others and more especially Mr. Camden in his Britâ—nia fol. 344. And Mr. 〈◊〉 in his Perambulation in Dovor have written so largely of this Town and of the Churches and old Religious Houses therein and of the Castle lying above the same I had thoughts of forbearing inlargement thereupon yet for that I find not severall things touching the same there fully set down find also some other things omitted I shall therefore therein give the Reader some further account And first touching that which is of most dignity the Castle The same in the time of Cassibelanus Governour of Britain about 1700. years since was by the command of Iulius Caesar built according to the Romane order to keep the Britains in subjection and thereupon was called Caesars Castle and the Romans Court and so continued for about 80. years at which time the same being in decay Arviragus King of Britain having possessed it reedified inlarged the same fortified it against the Romanes calling it Ledonnegio and he stopped the antient Haven whereby the name of the place was afterwards called De à Fore or stopt before or stop out and since by contraction Dovor yet I finde by others the name to be derived from the British word Dufyrrâ—ae signifying a place steep and upright as the â—cituation of the same is and by others Dur or Dour the common name among the Britains for all Waters touching which I leave the Reader to his election This Castle after falling to decay was repaired by Withred King of Kent about 950. years since and at the coming in of King William the Conquerour was on the behalf of King Harold kept against him by Stephen Ashborneham a Baron and Alan of Evering his Lieurenant but the same being taken by the Conquerour they were both beheaded and afterwards that King made Iohn Lord Fynes his kinsman Constable thereof by inheritance gave him very many Knights fees for his better mainteyning
of Hastingligh it was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called Saint Iames and a Fair is kept here yearly upon the day of Saint Iames being the five and twenty day of Iuly In the year 811. Wolfred Archbishop of Canterbury bought Elmsted of King Kenulphus to the use of his Church ELMSTONE LIeth towards the East end of the County by the river Stour about foure miles towards the north-west distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham hundred of Preston Lath of Saint Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth over the Mannour of Elmstone This parish was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury ELTHAM LIeth towards the North-West side of the County about two miles and a half towards the South distant from Woolwich in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromly Hundred of Blackheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester And the Church was called Saint Iohn Baptist wherein are or lately were memorials of the interment of Roper Morton Pierle and Pashey Here is a house which belonged to the late Kings of England built by Anthony Bâ—ck Patriarch of Ierusalem and by him given to Queen Eleanor wife to King Ed. the 1. But antiently the inherâ—tance of the Veseyes I refer him that desireth to read more touching this house to Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Eltham where he may be satisfied at large onely I shall adde that Iohn second sonne of King Edw. 2. was borne there in the year 1315. So also was Bridget the 4th Daughter of King Edward the 4. In the year 1480. Leo King of Armenia came thither to the Court of King Richard 2. And was there nobly entertained King Hen. the 6. in the yeere 1429. kept a royall Christmas there As also did King Edw. the 4. in the year 1482. where 2000. persons were served each day Likewise King Hen. the 8. here also kept his Christmas in the year 1527 EMLEY LIeth towards the North side of the County adjoyning to the Isle of Sheppey about two miles towards the North-east distant from Milton It is an Island of it self in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborne and Diocess of Canterbury EWELL LIeth towards the South-east part of the County by a Rivolet arising neere thereunto about two miles and a half towards the North-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul EYNSFORD EInesford Aynsford lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County by the River Darent about foure miles towards the East distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Eynsford This Parish was in the Deanry of Shoram a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury But in the Diocess of Rochester The Church was about 480. years since appropriated to Christ-church Canterbury to the use of the Almnery there by Richard Archbishop of Canterbury and in the same are or lately were memorials of the Interment of Donat and Eckisford many years since EYTHORN EYhelthorne lieth towards the East-side of the County abouâ— five miles towards the South-west distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and St Augustine claim there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth in the upper part thereof It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul In the year 824 Wolfred Archbishop of Canterbury gave Eythorn to Christchurch Canterbury In exchange for Berham FAIREFIELD LIeth at the South part of the County about four miles and a halfe towards the West distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Aloesbridg East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Fairefield being given to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33 â— of his Raigne It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Thomas the Martyr which Church Edmund of Abingdom Archbishop of Canterbury above 420. years since gave to Christ Church Canterbury FANT. ONely a small part thereof is in Kent and the residue is in Sussex That part thereof which is in Kent lieth towards the South part of the County about foure miles towards the South distant from Tunbridge in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge Hundred of Wachlingstone Lath of Ayleâ—ford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath but the Church standeth in Sussex EAST-FARLEY FEarnâ—ge Fernlege Farnleigh lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about two miles towards the South-west distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyhorne Hundred of Maidstone Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Maidstone claimeth over the same and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of East-Farley It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In the year 960. Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva gave this Farley to Christ Church Canterbury WEST-FARLEY LIeth towards the middle of the County by the River Mâ—dway about three miles towards the South-west distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Twyford Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the 〈◊〉 Dâ—â—n of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of West-Farley It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Câ—urch was called All Saints In the year 960. Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva gave this Farley to Christ Church Canterbury and Queen Eleanor wife of King Edward the first gave the Mannour of West-Farley to Christ Church aforesaid The Borsholder of the Borough of West-Farley is chosen at a Court Leet holden for that Mannour and doth not ow service to the Court Leet holden for the Hundred nor do the inhabitants of that Borough ow any service to that Court but at that Court
Canterbury St. IAMES LIeth at the Northside of the county â—n the Isle of Greane adjoyning to the sea about three miles towards the Northwest distant from Queenborough in the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Chetham and Gillingham Laâ—h of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiarâ— the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Dioâ—esâ—e of Rochester ICKHAM Iâ—ham Iiecham Yecham Ikham Iecham lieth towards the east end of the county by the River Stoure about three miles and a half towards the East distant from Cantâ—rbury in the Bailâ—wick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The libeâ—ty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Ickham and Brampling in Ickham being granted to that Church by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raign But the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Parish the same being in the hundred of Downhamford which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Evangelist in which Church is or lately was a memoriall of the Interment of Ba a Knight very antient In the year 791. Offa King of the Mercians gave Ickham to Christchurch Canterbury but the same afterwards coming to other hands in the year 958. Aethelward gave the same again to that Church IFIELD LIeth towards the Northside of the county about two miles towards the southeast distant from Grâ—vesend In the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Toltingtrow Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It waâ— in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocesse of Rochester IGHTHAM EIghtham Itham Igtham Lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County about one mile and a half towards the southwest distant from Wrotham in the Bailiwick of Hoo hundred of Wrotham Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of Wrotham claimeth over the same it was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In this Church is or lately was a very antient monument of Marble reputed by some to be the Monument of Hawâ—e a knight sometimes Owner of the Moâ—e and by others of one Cawne but the certainty of which of them I finde not There also are or lately were memorials of the Interment of Clement a Knight about 130 years since and of Astall above 110. years since A Faire is kept here yearly upon Wednesday in Whitsonweek and vulgarly called Coxcombe Fair. St. IOHNS LIeth at the Northeast end of the County in the Isle of Thâ—net adjoyning to the Sea about six miles towards the North distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County It is a member of the Town and Port of Dovâ—r within the division of the Justices of that Town and Port and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Poâ—ts claime over the same The liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth over the Viâ—arage of St. Iohns and Mâ—rgate It was in the Deanâ—y of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. Two Fairs are kept here yearly one upon the Feast of the Nâ—tivity of St. Iohn Baptist called Midsummer day being the 24 day of Iune and the other upon Bartholomew day being the 24. day of August Mergate is in this Parish and was the antient entrance from the sea there a member of Dovor in the time of King Edw. 1. And the Justices of the County taking upon them to assesse the rest of this Parish as lying in the Forraigne King Hen. 8. to put the same out of question by letters Patents united it to Dovor IVECHURCH LIeth towards the Southeast part of the County about two miles towards the Northwest distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway and East division of the County Part thereof viz. that upon Ree wall is in the liberty of the Town and Port of New Romney other part thereof is in the hundred of Aloesbridge and the residue in the hundred of St. Martins and that part thereof is in the division of tâ—e Justices in the Lath of Shipway and the residue is in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over the same the liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth in this Parish and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Iâ—kham It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of St. Martin within the Liberty of Romney Marsh and was called St. George In which are or lately were Memorials of the interment of At Capels otherwise Câ—pels Knights very antient IWADE LIeth at the Northside of the County about two miles towards the Northwest distant from Milton in the Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton and the residue is in the Hundred of Tenham and Bâ—iliwick of Scray The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth in this Parish It was all in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of Milton and was called All Saints KEMSING LIeth about the middle of the West part of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Sevenoke in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Sevenoke claimeth there And the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Mannour of Kemsing of which Fulk of Brent was antiently owneâ— It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Eadith By the grant of King Hen. 3. a Market was antiently kept here upon every Monday and long since discontinued but a Fair is kept here upon every Easter Monday Who so desireth to read touching the frequenting the Image of St. Eadith in this Church-yard I refer him to Mr Lâ—mbaâ—d Perambulation in Kemsing KENARTON KEnardington lyeth towards the Southeast side of the County about five miles towards the Southeast distant from Tenterden Most part thereof is in the hundred of Blackborn Lath of Scray West division of the County lower division of Justices in that Lath and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth in the same and the residue is in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shepway Hundred of Ham East
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
so that at the suppression of Monasteries This Priory was valued at 486l 11s 5d per an and in stead of a Prior and Covent was placed in this Church a Dean and six Prebends The aforesaid Bishops Gundulphus and Gilbert were buried in this Church as was also Haymo of Hith Iohn of Shâ—ppey and Iohn Low all Bishops of that Sea and likewise Walter of Merton Bishop there and Lord Chancellour to King Hen. 3. Who 27 â— Octob. 1277. â—assing over the River of Medway here in a boat there then being no Bridg was unfortunately drowned and to whose memory Merton Colledg in Oxford where he was Founder did about 60. years since set up a monument in his Church And as concerning the Bridge There was antiently a very strong Timber Bridge with nine Arches over the River of Medway a little distant towards the North from the plaâ—e where the Stâ—ne-bridâ—e now is to the maiâ—tenance whereof severall Persons Parishes and Tenements weâ—e liable Some of which Parishes are in this tract named to be for that purpose chargeable That Bridge alâ—â— hâ—d a Tower of timâ—er standing upon the same but about the year 1264 boâ—h of them were in the Barons wars spâ—ileâ— by fire as King Iohn in the year 1215. had attempted to spoil the same Afterward in the year 1281. there hapning â—o great and so long a Frost and Snow that people passed on foot over this River from Rochester to Stroud and that Frost suddenly breaking the remaines of the aforesaid old bridge was borne down and carried away with the stream Afterwards another bridge was builded which 10. Rich. 2. upon rumour of the coming of the French was beaten down Afterwards in the time of that King Sir Robert Knoâ—â—es built the Faire Stone Bridge now â—here and Sir Iohn Cobham and divers Lords Bishops and Genâ—lemen of great quality whose names Antâ—ently hung in a table in the Chappell founded by the said Sir Robert as some relate but as others and that more probably by Iohn Coâ—ham about the yeâ—r 1394 at the east end of the said Bridg called Trinity Chapell contributed money and lands towards the same and the maintenâ—nce thereof also William Warham Archbishop of Canterbury about 150 years since made the iron work upon the coping thereof Afterwards much of the revenue belonging â—o the maintenance thereof being either concealed or deteined and the work decaying A Commission from Queen Elzabeth for inquiry thereof was executed much of the 〈◊〉 discovered and by twoâ—Acts of Parliament subsequent thereunto viz. 18. Eliz. ca 17. and 27. Eliz. ca. 25. good lawes and provisions were maâ—e for the perpetuall maintenance of this Bridge In this City also is an Alms house for relief of poore Travellers founded by one Wats about 80. years since and without tâ—e East gate of this City which in some Records is called Cheâ—ham In the year 1078. was an Hospitall founded by the aforesaid Gundulphus Bishop of Rochâ—ster and dedicated to the honour of St. Bâ—rtholomew for Leâ—ers which was afteâ—wards confirmed by King Hen 3 and King Edw. 3. discharged the same of Taxes Tallages c. RODMERSHAM LIeth towards the Northside of the County about two miles towards the southeast distant from Milton in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Milton Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas ROLVENDEN LIeth at the south side of the County by the river Rothâ—r about two miles towards the southwest distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds Hundred of Rolvenden Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Laâ—h The liberty of the late Deâ—n of Canterbury claimeth there and the lâ—berty of the laâ—â— Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the Reâ—tory of Rolvâ—nden It was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was calâ—ed St. Maries In the first of the five Windows â—n the great Chancel of which Church is the Effigies of Caâ—â—w Eâ—qâ—ire in the second the Effigies of Sir Iohn Guldeford whâ—t was â—n the third is quite defaced in the fourth is the Effigies of Aucher and in the fiâ—th of Moore all formerly gâ—eat owners in this Parish The Heir of Halden of Halden in this Parish married Guldeford by which maâ—ch that Seat came into that Family one whereof viz Edward Guldeford Esquire afterwards upon the day of St. Tiburtius and Valerianus Martyrs being the fourteenth day of April in the year 1444. founded the South Chappel of this Church and dedicated the same to the honour of St. Anne and St. Katherine which appeared so to be founded and dedicated by a memoriall of the same ingraven in brass fastned to the south wall of the said Chappel but lateâ—y taken away from that place At Forsham in this Parish are the ruines of an antient stone structure of the shape of a little Châ—ppel And supposed so to have been to an antient Seat near thereunto called Forsham lâ—ng since dilapidated but the scite thereof and how the same was moted is yet visible New ROMNEY RVmen Romenal lieth at the southeast side of the County aâ—joyning to the sea about two miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Lid in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway and East division of the County The Town of New Romney is one of the Cinque Ports and â—â—corporated by the name of Mayoâ— Jurats and Commâ—nalâ—y of the Town and Port of New Romney before that by the name of Jurats and Commonalty of the Town and Port of New Romney before that by the name of Iurats and comonalty of the Town anâ— Port of Romney and before that by the name of Barons of the Town and Port of Romney It is wiâ—â—â—n the division of the Justices of that Corporation and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same The residue of this parish is in the Hundred of St. Martins and part thereof in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh the liberty whereof claimeth over that part And the residue is in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and here were antiently five Churches called St. Laurence St. Martin St. Iohn Baptist one other whose name I finde not and St. Nicholas of all which onely the last is now in being is the Parish Church and standeth in the Town This Town at the time of the Conquest was in a flourishing condition having in it twelve Wards five Parishes a Priory of Priors Aliens and a Hospital and Sir Râ—bert of Romney was then owner of the same It had also a good Haven at the West side thereof but about the fifteenth year of King Edw. 1. the Sea breaking in upon the same made a great destruction both of man and Beast spoiled the
Haven and afterwards by degrees forsook the same whereby the repute and profit of this Town becaâ—â—â— is decayed Two great meetings of the Cinque Ports called the Gelling for all the Ports and the two antient Towns of Rye and Winchelsea and their members and the Brotherhood or Brother yeld for the five Ports and the said antient Towns onely are usually once in the year held at this Town upon Tuesday after St. Margaret which St. Margaret is the twentieth day of Iuly The Mayor of this Town was antiently and still is Elected upon our Lady day being the five and twentieth day of March. And the Priory aforesaid was in the year 1257. â—ounded by Sir Iohn Mansell a Privy Councellour to King Henry the 3. for Chanons regular Aliens And suppressed in the second year of King Henry the 5. A Market is kept in this Town upon every Saturday a Faire yearly upon the day of St. Laurence being the 10. day of August Old ROMNEY LIeth at the southeast side of the County about one mile and a half towards the West distant from new Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway and East division of the County It was anciently a principall Port and its antiquity gave occasion of giving the addition of the word New to the other Port of Romney And that this was such a Port in the time of King Edw. the Confessor above 600. years since appeareth for that Earle Goodwin came then into the Harbour here and seised and carried away divers ships there riding And in the time of King Hen. 2. Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury upon his endeavour of flight to Rome took Boat here But by the seas withdrawing it self from hence and a fearfull Tempest happening in the night of St. Clements day being the 23. day of November in the year 1334. This town was very much impaired and impoverished and as to any of the purposes aforesaid is obscure So much thereof as is in the liberty of the Cinque Ports is a member of the Town and Port of New Romney in the division of the Justices of the same onely the Boâ—oâ—gh of Orâ—elston in this Parish is within the liberty of the Cinque Ports and claimed to belong to the Corporation of Lid though reputed a member of the Town and Port of New Romney and is in the Hundred of Langport and division of the Justices of that of the Corpâ—rations aforesaid which â—ath right to the same The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much of this Parish as is in the Mannoâ—r of Agâ—â—ne otherwise Agâ—nâ—ee which was granted to that Church by King Offa in the year 791. And the same afterwards 〈…〉 to King Hâ—n 8. â—e 33. of this raign did again give the same to that Church The liberty also of Romney Marsh claimâ—th over part of this Parish and that part is in the division of the Juâ—â—ices of the Corporation of Româ—eâ— Marsh. And the residue of this Parish which is our of all the Corâ—orations aforesaid is part in the Hundred of Langport part in the Hundred of St. Martins And this residue is all in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway It was in all the Deanry of Limpne and Dâ—â—cess of Canterbury the Church was caâ—led St. Clement and is within the aforesaid liberty of New Romney as are also the Houses and street adjacent RUCKING ROcinges Roâ—ing Lieth towards the southeast side of the County about five miles towards the Northwest distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shâ—wey and East division of the County Part thereof is in the Hundred of Ham and the residue in the Hundred of Newchurch The liberties of Romney Marsh and Wye claim there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claiâ—eth over so much thereof as is in the Mannours of Ickham or Rucking the same being given to that Church by King Hen 8. 33. of his raign So much thereof as is in the liberty of Romney Marsh is in the division of the Justices of the Corporation of Romney Marsh and the residue is in the division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of Newchurch out of the liberty of Romney Marsh and was called St. Mary Magdalen In the year 791. Offa King of Mercia gave Rucking to Christchurch Canterbury RYARSH LIeth towards the middle of the County by the river Medway about one mile towards the North distant from West Malling in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefield 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. Martin SALTWOOD LIeth neer the southeast side of the County about one mile towards the Northwest distant from Hith in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Heane Lath of Shipway 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 Saltwood being given to that Church by a Prince called Halden in the year 1036. It was in the Deanry of Eleham and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul Oesc otherwise Vske sonne of Hengist King of Kent built here a Castle which was called the Honour of Saltwood and held of the Archbishop of Canterbury by Henry Essex who by Treason forfeited the same to King Hen. 2. And it was thereupon seised by that King But King Iohn afterwards restored the same to the said Church Henry Mountford Constable of Dovor Castle about 430 years since repaired it William Courtney Archbishop of Canterbury about 270. years since much repaired and inlarged the same And 6. April 1580. by reason of an earthquake then happening part of this Castle fell down SANDHERST LIeth at the middle of the southside of the County by the river Rother adjoyning to Sussex about foure miles towards the southeast distant from Cranbrook in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Hundred of Selbrittenden Lath of Scray 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 Betherinden otherwise Sandherst in this Parish being given to that Church by Offa King of Mercia in the year 791. It was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas in the East window oâ— the North Chappel or Chancell of which Church was the Picture and Arms of Betherinden Owner of the principal Seat in this Parish antiently called by his name before Sanaherst and now Sandherst Place which Picture and Arms weâ—e lately defaced A Faire is kept here yearly upon the day of St. Nicholas being the sixth day oâ— December SANDWICH SAndwic This is one of the Cinque Ports and so was at the time
the charge of Soverianus or Severus Affri who as a Consul governed Britain for the Romans And King Arthur above 1100. years since at this Richborough fought Mordred who usurped his Kingdome in his absence beyond the sea SEALE LIeth towards the middle of the West part of the County about two miles towards the North distant from Sevenoke in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Sevenoke claymeth there and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lâ—ncaster claimeth over the Mannour of Seale It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Peter which was sometimes a Chappel to Kemsing And in the same is or lately was a memorial of the interment of Thomas Breuton Bishop of Rochester and Confessor to King Rich. 2. And of Bryene a Knight both above 260. years since SEASALTER SEsaltre lieth at the North side of the County adjoyning to the Sea about four miles towards the northeast distant frâ—m Feversham in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Peâ—ham Lath of St. Augustine East Division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It is in no Hundred but hath a Constable of it self The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Seasalter being given to the same by King Hen. 8. 33. of his raign It was in the Deanry of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Alphage which Church was appropriated to Christchurch Canterbury by Pope Gregory in the year 1234. Here are kept yearly four fairs one upon our Lady day being the five and twentieth day of March another upon Midsummer day being the foure and twentieth day of Iune another upon Michaelmus day being the nine and twentieth day of September and the other upon Christmas day being the five and twentieth day of December SELLINDGE LIeth towards the southeast side of the County by the river Stoure about three miles and a half towards the Northwest distant from Hith In the Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Stowting and the residue is in the Bailiwick of Shipway and Hundred of Strete It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Strete and was called St. Maries SELLING LIeth towards the North part of the County about two miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Hundred of Feversham and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same because that Hundred belonged to that Abbey That liberty also claimeth over the Mannour of Selling and the residue of this Parish is in the Hundred of Boughton under the Blean It was all in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Boughton under the Blean and was called St. Maries SEVENOKE SEnnok lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County about four miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Westram in the Bailiwiâ—k of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Codsheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of Sevenoke claimeth over the same and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth at Bradbourn in this Parish It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Nicholas in which are or lately were memorials of the interment of Law above 250 years since of Haymund above 180. years since of Bourchier above 160. yeaâ—s since of Potkins above 150. years since of Brooke Totleherst and Gregby above 140. years since And of Yardley above 130. years sinâ—e In this Church also is a Chappel which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary A Market is kept in this Town upon every Saturday And two Faires yearly viz. one upon St. Peters day being the nine and twentieth day of Iune and the other upon the day of St. Nicholas being the sixth day of December Towards the end of the raign of King Edw. 3. A Childe being found in this Parish and the Parents not known It was named William Sevenoke Afterwards in the year 1418. he becoming Lord Mayor of London founded the Hospitall and Free-schoole in this Town To which School Iohn Potkins in the time of King Hen. 8. was a liberal Benefactor And the same and the revenue thereof being about the beginning of the raign of Queen Elizabeth settled and encreased it became to be called as now it is The Free-Schoole of Queen Elizabeth Thomas Bâ—urchier Archbishop of Canterbury about 200. years since bought Knoll in this Parish of the Lord Say and Seal and there built a faire House which Iohn Morton his â—ext successor in that Sea much inlarged As also did William Warham another successor in that Sea about twenty years afterwards and it was afterwards more enlarged and beautified by the Lord Treasurer Dorset In this Parish also about the year 1450. Iack Cade after long fight slew Sir Humphrey Stafford William Stafâ—ord Esquire and other Gentlemen sent by King Henry the sixth to suppresse his Rebellion SEVINGTON LIeth towards the Southeast side of the County by the river Stoure about two miles towards the southeast 〈◊〉 from Asâ—ford in the Bailiwick and Hundred of the Chart Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of Wye claimeth over the same by the name of the Yoke of Dâ—â—eland It was in the Deanry of Limpâ—e and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries in which are or lately were severall memorials of the interment of the Family of Barry of the Mote in this Parish some of them Knights Most whereof are about 250. years since and of Finch above 210. years since SHADOXHERST LIeth towards the southeast side of the County about three miles and a half towards the South distant from Asbford in the lower division of Justices in the Lath of Scray so much thereof as is in the Borough of old Herlackenden is in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Hundred of Blackborn Lath of Scray and West division of the County Other part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray and East division of the County And the residue thereof is in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Ham and East division of the County It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Blackborne and was called St. Peter and St. Paul SHEBBERTSWOLD SYbertsweld Sibbertswood Lieth towards
and the place thereby obteyned the name of Goodwin Sands and became as still it is dreadfull anâ— dangerous to Navigators and thus accidentially this Tenterden steeple is said to be the cause of Goodwin sands One Heyman Ancestor of the late Sir Peter Heyman very antiently founded the Free-School of this Town and William Marshall Clerke about the year 1521. gave ten pound per. annum out of lands in this parish towards the maintenance of the School-Master there In this parish at Smalhith is a Chapell still used and maintained and by Tradition is said to have been founded by one Shepherd A Market is kept in this town of Tenterden upon every Friday and a Fair yearly upon the day of St Marke being the five and twentieth day of Aprill TESTON TErstane Lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about two miles and a half towards the South-east distant from West Malling in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Twyford 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 The Mannour of Teston was given by Elianor Wife of King Edward thei to Christ-church Canterbury which gift was confirmed by that King This parish is a Borough and hath a Court Leet of it self where the Borsholder is chosen and the inhabitants thereof owe no service to the Court Leet holden for the Hundred of Twyford but at that Court may be chosen a Constable for that Hundred out of this Borough THANINGTON LIeth towards the Northside of the County by the River Stoure about one mile towards the South-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 claymeth there It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas THROWLEY THroughley Trewligh Lieth towards the North part of the County About four miles towards the South distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine 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 calâ—ed St. Michael Sir William of Dene was at the time of the Conquest owner of Throwley and here antiently was a Priory of Priors Aliens a Cell to St. Bertins and suppressed 2. Hen. 5. THURNHAM LIeth towards the middle of the County about two miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhoâ—ne 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 Here was a Castle founded in the time of King Stephen by Sir Leonard Goddard TILNESTONE TIlemannestune Tilesmannestune Lieth towards the East side of the County about foure mileâ— tâ—waâ—ds the South distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwiâ—k and Hundred of Eastry Lath of St. Augustinâ— East â—â—vâ—sion of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Tilnestone It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Andrew TONG THong lyeth towards the Northside of the County about one mile and a half towards the East distant fâ—om 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 Giles which Church was by King Edw. 1. appropriated to West Langdon Abbey Neer the Mill here about a quarter of a mile distant from this Church are the ruines of an old Castle built by Hengist the Saxon about 1200. years since upon this occasion viz. This Hengist being sent for by Vortiger King of Britain to assist him against his Northern enemies and giving them the overthrow obtained of that King so much ground as might be enâ—losed with a Bâ—ls Hide to build him a Seat upon which Hide he cut into very small Thongs left fast one unto the other And within the compass thereof built that Castle which he called Thong Castle from whence also this Parish afterwards took its name In this Castâ—e he afterwards feasted that King who in drinking of a Wassaile in a Cup of Gold presented then and there to him at Supper by the Lady Rowenâ— â—therwise Râ—xina daughter or as others more credibly report Neece of the said Hengist he being then too young to have such a daughâ—er was so surprised and besotted with her beauty and behaviour that to the great disâ—ontent and prejudice of the Nation he divorced himself from his then lawfull Wife and married this Lady And upon that marriage Hengist got the government of this County which afterwards gave advantage to him to erect a Kingdome here and to other Saxons to erect other Kingdomes in this Nation whereby the Heptarchy was framed This Castle afterwards and since the Conquest became the Seat of the noble Family of Badlesmer TROTTISCLIFFE TRosclif Trottesclive lieth towards the middle of the West part of the County about two miles towards the Northeast distant from Wrotham 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 the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same being given to that Church by Offa King of Mercia in the year 764. It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the third Arch or Peer of Rochester Bridge TUDELEY LIeth towards the southwest part of the County about two miles towards the southeast distant from Tunbridge in the Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Twyford and the residue in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge and Hundred of Wachlingstone It was all in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in the Hundred of Wachlingstone and was called All-saints TUNBRIDGE TOwn of Bridges lyeth towards the southwest part of the County by the river Medway about five miles towards the southeast distant from Sevenoke in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late
Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Tunbridge which in the time of Boniface Archbishop of Canterbury about 310. years since came to that Sea Part thereof is in Southborough other part in the Town of Tunbridge and the residue in Helden Borough every of which hath a severall Constable of it self It was iâ— thâ— Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in Tunbridge Town was called St. Peter and Paul and buâ—lded by Richard o Clare Earle of Hertford and Glâ—cester in the time of King Hen. 3. And was appropriaâ—ed to the Knights of St. Iohn of Ierusalem In this Church are or â—ately were memorials of the interâ—ent of â—he Lords Stafford and Audley sometimes Lords of that Mannour about 300. years since A Market is kept here upon every Fryday and three Fairs yearly one upon Ashwednesday being the Wednesday after Shrovesunday another upon Midsummerday being the foure and twentieth day of Iune and the other upon St. Lukes day being the eighteenth day of October In the time of King William Rufus Richard beir of the Lords of the Seigniory of Briony in Normandy had in exchange for the same this Town and the Lowy about it containing by measure three miles every way from the Center answerable to that Seigniory and at this Town he built the Castle holding the same of the Archbishop of Canterbury by a Knights Fee and the Office of Steward at his Inthronization and had within the same reâ—urn of Writs creation of Offâ—cers and especiall Sessions in Eyre long since discontinued His Posterity surnamed of Clare were Earls of Glocester and Stafford and Dukes of Buckingham and made this Castle their chiefe residence but by attainder of Treason in the year 1520. lost the same King Stephen in the Year 1088. took this Castle as also did King Iohn King Hen. 3 granted to Richard of Clare Earle of Glocester license to wâ—ll and embattaile this Town but that King afterwards in the year 1264. seised this Castle and therein the Countesse of Glocester which he let go but garisoned the Castle The aforesaid Richard of Clare about the year 1241. neer this Castle founded a Priory of black Channons of the order of St. Augustine To the honour of St. Mary Magdalen which at the suppression 17. Hen. 8. was valued at 169l 10s 3d. per annum Sir Andrew Iud Lord Mayor of London in the year 1550 and son of Iohn Iud of this Town Founded here a Free-school in the year 1551. with allowance to the Schoolmaster of 20l per annum and to the Usher of 8l per annum The oversight and government whereof he committed to the Company of Skinners London of which Company himself was Fâ—â—ee And as is reported that Company in faithfull discharge of that trust expended 4000l for defence and maintenance of this Schoole TUNSTALL LIeth towards the Northside of the County about two miles towards the south 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. Iohn Baptist the Patronage of which Church was about 450. years since granted by Hubert de Burgh Earle of Kent to the Archbishop of Canterbury and in this Church is or lately was a memoriall of the interment of Crowmer above 160. years since ULCOMB HVlecombe Olecombe Wolecumbe Lieth neer the middle of the County about two miles and a half towards the southwest distant from Leneham in the East division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford Part thereof viz. the Borough of Kingsnode is in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray East division of the County and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Feversham which belonged to that Abbey And the residue is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhorne Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury also claimeth there It was all in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Eyhorn and was called All-saints it belonged antiently to Christ-church Canterbury and being taken from the same It was in the year 941. restored by King Edmund And about 430. years since made a Collegiate Church by Stephen Langton Archbishop of Canterbury and the head thereof was called Arch Presbyter In this Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of several of that antient and eminent Family of St. Leger whose antient Seat was in this Parish one of them above 210. years since and another above 180. years since UPCHURCH LIeth towards the Northside of the County about three miles and a half towards the Northwest 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. Maries In the wall of which Church as is reported was long since interred one Woodokes WALDERSHARE LIeth neer the East side of the County about four miles and a half 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 All-saints which Church was about 340. years since appropriated to West Langdon Abbey by Walter Reynolds Archbishop of Canterbury Sir William Mamouth was at the time of the Conquest Lord of Waldershare WALMER LIeth at the East side of the County adjoyning to the Sea about foure miles and a half towards the south-east dâ—stant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation of the Town and Port of Sandwich whereof it is a member and the liberties of that Town and Port and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same It was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries Here King Hen. 8. about 120. years since built a Castle and in his time question arising between the Justiâ—es of the County and this Parish touching assessing thereof That King took away the question by uniting the same by Letters Patents to Sandwich WALTHAM LIeâ—h towards the middle of the East part of the County about three miles towards the East distant from Wye in the East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of St. Augustine Part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Bridge and Petham and Lath of St. Augustine Other part thereof viz. so much as is in Townborough is in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Hunred of Wye and Lath of Scray and the liberty of Wye claimeth over the same And the
East distant from Fordwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Downhamford which belonged to that Abbey It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Andrew East WICKHAM LIeth at the Northwest side of the County neere the river of Thames about two miles and a half towards the southeast distant from Woolwich in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Little and Lesnes Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Michael West WICKHAM LIeth at the West end of the County adjoyning to Surrey about â—hree miles towards the southwest distant from Bromley in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The lâ—berty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Mannour of West Wickham and the Messuage and Lands called Spring Parke Old Parkes Friths Wood and Chamkers Grove It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist. WILLESBOROVGH WIvelisbergh lieth towards the southeast part of the County by the river Stoure about a mile and a half towards the southeast distant from Ashford in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of Justices in the Lath of Shipway The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour and Rectory of Willesborough and the liberty of Wye claimeth over the Borough of Henwood It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries in which Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Barry above 190. years since and of Ellis very antient WILMINGTON WILMVNTVNE lieth towards the Northwest part of the County about one mile towards the south-west distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Dartford and Wilmington Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Michael which Church was by King Hen. 1. given to the Church of Rochester WIMLINGSWOLD WOmens Wold lyeth towards the middle of the East part of the County about foure miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Wingham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury The Church was antiently a Chappel to Nonington and called St. Margaret WINGHAM WEngam Wingeham lyeth towards the Northside oâ— the County by the river Stoure about three miles towards the southeast distant from Fordwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Wingham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Wingham being antiently belonging to that Church And afterwards taken away from the same but restored by King Edmund in the year 941. The liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Rectory of Wingham This Parish was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries which was made Collegiate and a Colledge founded thereunto in the year 1282. by Iohn Peckham Archbishop of Canterbury wherein he placed 6. Prebends Secular Channons the Governour whereof was called a Provost This Colledge at the suppression was valued at 84l per annum WITTERSHAM WHitrischeham lyeth at the southside of the County in the Isle of Oxney by the river Rother adjoyning to Sussex about three miles towards the south distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway Hundred of Oxney East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannours of Palster and Wittersham in this Parish It was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist which Church is reputed to have been a Collegiate Church and neer the same was a Colledge the foundation or suppression whereof I finde not Onely the memory of the same is reteined by the Mannour house of Wittersham being yet called the Colledge of Wittersham In the East Window of the North Chancel or Chappel of this Church called Acton Chancel but more truly Palster Chancel is the arms of Watton sometimes Owner of the said Mannour of Palster In the first of the three of the North windows in this Chappel also is a memoriall of Petlesden an antient family in those parts and neere unto the going into that Chappel from the Church is a memoriall of the interment of Audyan but more truly Odiarne sometimes Owner of Acton and of a very antient Family in this Parish there buried above 130 years since In the year 1032. Edsin Archdeacon of Canterbury with the consent of King Canuâ—us gave Wittersham and the aforesaid Mannour of Palster otherwise Palstre to Christchurch Canterbury but elswhere I finde that in the year 1035. King Canutus gave the same to the said Edsin to the use of that Church A Faâ—r is kept here yearly upon the day of Philip and Iacob being the first day of May. WOLDHAM WLdeham Vldeham lieth towards the North part of the County by the river Medway about two miles and a half towards the southwest distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefield Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and south division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It being given to that Church by King Ethelred about 900. years since and confirmed by King Hen. 1. It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called All Saints WOODE otherwise Woodchurch LIeth at the Northeast side of the County in the Isle of Thanet neer the Sea about five miles towards the North distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices of the Town and Port of Dovor of which it is a Member and the liberties thereof and of the Câ—â—que Ports claim over the same This Parish was in the Deaâ—ry of West Beer and Diocess of Canterbury but the Church is demolished and the Parish laid to Biâ—chinton Controversie arising in the time of King Hen. 8. between the Justices of the County and
Esq Monday in the second week in Lent at Rochester 1577 20 The same Judges The same Sheriff Thursday the 10. of Iuly at Maidstone 1578 21 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Wotton of Boughton-Malâ—erbe Esq Thursday in the second week in Lent at Rochester 1578 21 The same Judges The same Sheriff Thursday the 23. of Iuly at Maidstone 1579 22 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Coppinger Esq Thursday in the second week in Lent at Dartford 1579 23 The same Judges Thomas Fane Esq Monday the 11 of Iuly at Maidstone 1580 23 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Sonds of Throwley Esq Monday the third week in Lent at Rochester 1580 23 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 3. of Iuly at Rochester 1581 24 The same Judges Sheriff George Heart of Lullingstone Knight Thursday in the second week in â—ent â—t Rochester 1581 24 The same Judges The same Sheriff Thursday the 19. of Iuly at Maidstone 1582 25 Q B. Justice Gawdy Queens Serjant Gawdy Sheriff Richard Baker of Siffingherst in Cranbrook Knight Monday in the third week in Lent at Rochester 1582 25 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 15. of July at Maidstone 1583 26 The same Judges Sheriff Justinian Champneyes of Bexley Esq Thursday the 24. February at Rochester 1583 26 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 13. of July at Rochester 1584 27 The same Judges Sheriff Michael Sonds of Throwley Esquire Thursday the 25. of February at Rochester 1584 27 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 5â— of July at Maidstone 1585 28 Q. B. Justice Gawdy Baron Gent Sheriff William Cromer of Tunstall Esq 21. of February at Rochester 1585 21 Q. B. Justice Gawdy Baron â—lerk The same Sheriff Monday the 27. of June at Rochester 1586 29 Q. B. Justice Gawdy Queens Serjant Puckering Sheriff James Hales of the Dungeon neer Canterbury Knight Thursday the 2 of March at Rochester 1586 29 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 10. of Iuly at Maidstone 1587 30 Q. B. Justice Gawdy Baron Clerk Sheriff John Fineux of Herne Esq Thursday the 22. of February at Sevenoke 1587 30 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 1. of July at Rochester 1588 31 Baron Clarke Queens Serjant Purkering Sheriff Richard Hardres of Great Hardres Esq Thursday in the second week in Lent at Rochester 1588 31 The same Judges The same Sheriff Monday the 23. of July at Mâ—idstone 1589 32 The same Judges Sheriff William Sedley of Hever Esq Monday the 23. of February at â—ochester 1589 32 The same Judges The same Sheriff Thursday the 16. of July at Rochester 1590 33 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Willoughby of Boreplace in Chidingstone Esq Thursday the 25. of February at Sevenoke 1590 33 The same Judges The same Sheriff Thursday the 1. of July at Maidstone 1591 34 The same Judges Sheriff Sampson Leonard of Chepening Esq Monday the 21. of February at Rochester 1591 34 Baron Clerke C. B. Justice Walmsley The same Seriff Monday the 26. of June at Maidstone 1592 35 The same Judges Sheriff Robert Binge of Wrotham Esq Thursday the 22. of February at Rochester 1592 35 Baron Clarke Queens Serjant Owen The same Sheriff Thursday the 12. of July at Maidstone 1593 36 The same Judges Sheriff Michael Sonds of Throwley Esq Monday in the third week in Lent at Rochester 1593 36 Baron Clark Queens Serjant Drew the same Sheriff Thursday the 25. of July at Maidstone 1594 37 The same Judges Edward Wotton of Boughton Malherbe Knight Thursday the 20. of February at Rochester 1594 37 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 14 of July at Maidstone 1595. 38 Q. B. Justice Gawdy C. B. Justice Owen Sheriff Thomas Palmer of Hougham Esq Thursday the 19. of February at Sevenoke 1595 38 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 5. of July at Maidstone 1596 39 The same Judges Sheriff Moyle Finch of Eastwell Knight Thursday the 17. of February at Rochester 1596 39 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 27. of June at Maidstone 1597 40 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Kemp of Ollanâ—igh in Wyâ— Esq Monday the 20. of February at Dartford 1597 40 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 7. of July at Maidstone 1598 41 Q. B. Justice Gawdy C. B. Justice Glanvil Sheriff Martin Barnham of Holingborne Esq Monday in the fifth week in Lent at Rochester 1598 41 Q. B. Justice Gawdy C. B. Justice Kingsmill The same Sheriff Thursday the 5 of July at Rochester 1599 42 The same Judges Sheriff Roger Twisenden of Great Peckham Esq Monday in the third week in Lent at Rochester 1599 42 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday 26. of June at Maidstone 1600 43 The same Judges Sheriff John Smith of Stansted Esq Monday in the first week in Lent at Sevenoke 1600 43 Q. B. Justice Gawdy Serjant Daniel the same Sheriff Thursday the 9. of July at Maidstone 1601 44 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Scot of Scots-hall in Smeeth Esq Monday in the first week in Lent at Rochester 1601 44 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 7. of Iuly at the Castle of Canterbury 1602 45 Q. B. Justice Gawdy Queens Serjant Heale Sheriff Peter Manwood of St. Stevens Esq Monday the 21. of February at Dartford 1602 In the time of King Iames who began his Raign the 24. of March 1602. 1 K. B. Justice Gawdy Kings Serjant Heale Sheriff Peter Manwood of St. Stephens Knight of the Bath Thursday 29. of September at Maidstone 1603 1 The same Judges Sheriff James Crowmer of Tunstall Knight Thursday the 23. of February at Rochester 1603 2 K. B. Justice Gawdy C. B. Justice Daniel the same Sheriff Monday the 9. of July at Maidstone 1604 2 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Baker of Siâ—â—ingherst in Cranbrook Knight Monday in the third week in Lent at Rochester 1604 3 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 4. of July at Maidstone 1605 3 C. B. Justice Daniel C. B. Justice Coventry Sheriff Moyle Finch of Eastwell Knight Wednesday in the second week in Lent at Maidstone 1605 4 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 21. of July at Maidstone 1606 4 Baron Altham Kings Serjant Crook Sheriff Norton Knatchbull of Mersham Knight Monday in the third week in Lent at Rochester 1606 5 Baron Snigge K. B. Justice Crook the same Sheriff Thursday 16 of July at Maidstone 1607 5 C. B. Justice Walmsley K. B. Justice Crook Sheriff Robert Edolph of Hinxhill Knight Thursday in the second week in Lent at Rochester 1607 6 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday â—he 30. of Iune at Maidstone 1608 6 The same Judges Sheriff Edward Hales of Woodchurch Knight Thursday the 23. of February at Maidstone 1608 7 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 20 of July at Rochester 7 The same Judges William Withens of Eltham Knight Monday in the fourth week in Lent at Milton neer Gravesend 1609 8 The same Judges the
same Sheriff Thursday the 12. of July at Maidstone 1610 8 C. B. Justice Walmsley Kings Serjant Dodderige Sheriff Nicholas Gilborne of Charing Knight Thursday in the second week in Lent at Maidstone 1610 9 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 27 of June at Maidstone 1611 9 C. B. Justice Walmsley Kings Serjant Crook Sheriff Maxmilian Dalison of Halling Knight Thursday the 27. of February at Rochester 1611 10 C. B. Justice Winch Kings Serjant Doderidge The same Sheriff Thursday 6. of July at Maidâ—tone 1612 10 C. B. Justice Winch K. B. Justice Doderidge Sheriff William Stede of Harietsham Knight Thursday the third week in Lent at Maidstone 1612 11 Kings Serjants Mountague and Davis The same Sheriff Thursday the 8. of July at Maidstone 1613 11 K. B. Justice Houghton Kings Serjant Mounâ—ague Sheriff Anthony Anâ—her of Bourne Knight 24 of February at Rochester 1613 12 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday tâ—e 28 of Iuly at Maidstone 1614 12 The same Judges Sheriff Edward Filmer of East Sutton Knight Thursday the 23. of Febâ—uary at Maidstone 1614 13 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 20 of July at Rochester 1615 13 C. B. Chief Justice Hobert K. B. Justice Houâ—â—ton Sheriff Edwin Sandys of Norburne Knight Thursday the 22. of February at Milâ—on neer Gravesend 1615 14 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 10. of July at Maidstone 1616 14 The same Judges Sheriff William Beâ—wick of Horsmanden Esq Wednesday the 26. of February at Maidstone 1616 15 K. B. Justice Houghton Kings Serjant Crew The same Sheriff Wednesday the 23. of July at Maidstonâ— 1617 15 The same Judges Sheriff Gabriel Livesey of Hollingborne Esq Thursday the 19 of February at Rochester 1617 16 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 16. of July at Maidstone 1618 16 the same Judges Sheriff Thomas Norton of Bobbing Knight Thursday the 25. of February at Rochester 1618 17 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 1. of July at Maidstone 1619 17 The same Judges Sheriff Edward Scot of Scots-hall in Smeeth Esq Wednesday the 23. of February at Maidstone 1619 18 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 20. of July at Maidstone 1620 18 The same Judges Sheriff John Sedley of Aylesford Baronet Wednesday the 28. of February at Maidstone 1620 19 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 5. of July at Maidstone 1621 19 The same Judges Sheriff Thomas Roberts of Glastenbury in Cranbrook Knight and Baroneâ— Wednesday the 27. of February at Maidstone 1621 20 K. B. Justice Hoâ—ghton Kings Serjant Mountâ—gue The same Sheriff Thursday the 25 of July at Maidstone 1622 20 K. B. Justice Houghton Kings Serjant Crew Sheriff George Fane of Buston in Hunton Knight Wednesday the 26. of February at Maidstone 1622 21 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 16. of July at Maidstone 1623 21 K. B. Justice Chamberlaine Kings Serjant Crew Sheriff John Hayward of Hollingborne Knight Wednesday the 3. of March at Maidstone 1623 22 The same Judges The same Sheriff Wednesday the 7. of July at Maidstone 1624 22 C. B. Justice Croke Kings Serjant Davis Sheriff Thomas Hamond of Brasted Knight Wednesday 2. of March at Maidstone 1624 In the time of King Charles Who began his Raigne the 27. of March 1625 1 C. B. Justice Croke Justice Yelverton the same Sheriff Wednesday the 20. of July at Maidston 1625 1 C. B. Justice Croke Baron Trevor Sheriff Isaac Sedley of Great Chart Knight and Baronet Wednesday the 8. of March at Maidston 1625 2 C. B. Justice Croke Kings Serjant Davis the same Sheriff Wednesday the 12. of July at Maidstone 1626 2 C. B. Justice Croke Baron Trevor Sheriff Basell Dixwell of Folkston Esq Thursday the 1. of March at Maidstone 1626 3 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 4. of Juâ—y at Maidstone 1627 3 The same Judges Sheriff Edward Engeham of Canterbury Knight Wednesday 27. of February at Maidstone 1627 4 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 6. of July at Maidstone 1628 4 K. B. Justice Crook Baron Vernon Sheriff William Campion of Combwell in Goudherst Knight Wednesday 4. of March at Maidstone 1628 5 The same Judges the same Sheriff Thursday the 19. of June at Maidstone 1629 5 Baron Vernon Kings Serjant Hitcham Sheriff Richard Brown Esq Monday the 22. of March at Maidstone 1629 6 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 12 of July at Maidstone 1630 6 The same Judges Sheriff Robert Lewâ—nor of Elâ—ham Knight Monday the 7. of March at Maidstone 1630 7 C. B. Justice Vernon The same Sheriff Wednesday the 20 of July at Maidstone 1631 7 The same Judges Sheriff Nicholas Miller of Wrotham Esq Thursday the 22 of March at Maidstone 1631 8 Baron Weston Kings Serjant Hitcham The same Sheriff Monday 9. of Iuly at Milton neer Gravesend 1632 8 Baron Weston C. B. Justice Crawley Sheriff Thomas Style of Warringbury Baronet Wednesday the 8. of March at Milton neer Gravesend 1632 9 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 31 of Iuly at Maidâ—tone 1633 9 K. B. Cheiâ—e Justice Richardson Kings Serjant Hitcham Sheriff Iohn Baker of Siâ—â—â—nghurst in Cranbrook Baroâ—et Monday the 3. of March at Milton neer Gravesend 1633 10 K. B. Cheife Justice Richardson Baron Weston The same Sheriff Monday the 14 of Iuly at Maidstone 1634 10 Baron Weston Kings Serjant Hitcham Sheriff Edward Câ—ute of Hinxhill Esq Wednesday 25 of Februaâ—◠〈…〉 163â— 11 C. B. Justice Crawley Baron Westoâ— The same Sheriff Wednesday the 8. of Iuly at Maidstone 1635 11 The same Judges Sheriff William Colepepyr of Aylesford Baronet Wednesday the 24. of February at Maidstone 1635 12 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 13. of Iuly at Maidstone 1636 12 The same Judges Sheriff George Sonds of Throwley Knight of the Bath Wednesday the 22. of February at Maidstone 1636 13 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 12. of July at Maidstone 1637 13 The same Judges Thomas Hendley of â—ourshorne in Cranbrook Knight Wednesday 21. of February at Maidstone 1637 14 The same Judges the same Sheriff Monday the 2. of Iuly at Maidstone 1638 14 The same Judges Sheriff Edward Master of Canterbury Knight Wednesday the 27 of February at Maidstone 1638 15 Baron Weston C B. Justice Reve The same Sheriff Wednesday the 17 of Iuly at Maidstone 1639 15 The same Judges Sheriff David Polhill of Oâ—ford Esq Wednesday the 26. of February at Maidstone 1639 16 The same Judges the same Sheriff Wednesday the 15 of July at Maidstone 1640 16 C. B. Justice Reve Sheriff Iames Hugeson of Kinsted Esq Wednesday the 3. of March at Maidstone 1640 17 K. B. Justice Mallet The same Sheriff Monday the 23. of August at Maidstone 1641 17 The same Judges Sheriff John Honiwood of Elmsted Knight Thursday the 22. of March at Maidstone 1641 18 The same Judges the same Sheriff Saturday 23. of July at Maidstone 1642 18 No