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
was a Chappell dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called the Chappell of our Lady of Court at Strete ALL HOLLOWES ALl Saints lieth at the North side of the County neere the Isle of Greane in the Bailiwick and hundred of Hoo Lath of Aylssord West Division of the County and North Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claymeth there and the Church was called All Saints ALLINGTON ASlington lieth towards the middle of the County by the River Medway about one mile towards the North distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Larkefeild Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and South Division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of Maidstone claymeth over the same It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester there are ruines of an old Castle where Sir Thomas Wyat Thelder built a faire house The Castle was antiently built by the Noble Family of Columbarij in the time of the Saxons afterwards razed by the Dâ—nes and after the conquest rebuilded by Earle Warren from whom it came to the Lord Fitz-Hughes and by his Daughter and heire to Sir Giles Astington of whom both it and the Parish took the Name but before it was called the Castle of Medway Sir Stephen of Penchester Constable of Dovor Castle in the time of King Edward â— was for some time owner of this Castle and built there a faiâ—e Tower called Solomen's Tower St. ALPHAGE PArt of this Parish viz. the Borough of Staplâ—gate otherwise Stablegate is in the County of Kent Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Westgate Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County Division of Justices in that Lath and liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury but the Church is in the County of the City of Canterbury and the whole Parish was in the Deanâ—y and Diocess of Canterbury APLEDORE APuldore Apuldre Apultree Apeldre lieth at the South-side of the County by the River Rother about four miles a half toward the South-east distant from Tenterden in the Bailiwick of the seven hundreds part thereof viz. upon the Ree wall to Red hill is in the liberty of the Town and Port of New Romney and division of Justices of that Town and Port and the residue is in the hundred of Blackborne some small part whereof is in the liberty of Romny Marsh and division of the Justices of that Corporation but the residue of this Parish is in the lower division of Justices in the Lath of Scray in which Lath all the faid Parish is it likewise is all in the West division of the County was in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter and Paul A Fare is kept here yearly upon the day of St. Barnaby being the Eleventh day of Iune The Liberty of the I to Dean of Cunterbury claimeth over the Mannor of Apledore which was given to that Church as some affirm by Edsinus Arch-Deacon there in the year 1032. in the time of King Canutus but others affirm that that King gave the same to that Edsinus to the use of the said Church and the same afterwards coming to King Hen 8. he 33. of his Raigne again gave the same to that Church This Liberty claimeth over all the parish except so much thereof as is in the Borough of great Kenarton and hath in it at Court Leet extending it self over two Borought viz. Town-borough and Hoth-borough the Borsholders thereof are there chosen not at the Court Leet holden for the Hunderd of Blockborn nor do the inhabitants of these Boroughs ow any service to the Court Leet of the said Hundred onely at that Court a Constable may be chosen out of either of those Boroughs for that hundred in this parish stood a small Castle which in the year 892. in the time of King Alfred was taken and demolished by the Danes and 〈◊〉 thereof they there built and fortified a bigger but what became of the same afterwards I finde not onely it is probable that the same was ruined by the French who 10 th August 13â—0 burnt the Town and by tradition upon the ruines of that Castle the present Church was builded the scituation whereof rendreth the same probable The Liberty of St. Augustine claymeth in this Parish and the Marshes about the Town were inned in the year 1349. ASH neer SANDWICH LIeth towards the East-end of the County about two miles towards the West distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick of Eastry Hundred of Wingham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there it was the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas which Church untill the year 1282 was a Chappel to Wingham and Richborough was anciently a Chappel to this In this Church are or lately were many antient monuments and memorials of the interment of severall antient Families viz Goshall and Liverick Knights Septvans St. Nicholas Harfleet Clitherow and Kiriell ASH neer WROTHAM LIeth towards the West side of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Wrotham in the Bayliwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester the Church was called St. Peter and Paul and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claymeth in this Parish ASHERST LIeth at the South-west edge of the County adjoyning to Sussex about five miles towards the South west distant from Tunbridge in the Bailiwick of the Lowy of Tunbridge Hundred of Wachlingstone Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and South division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester and the liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth at Chaford in this Parish The Church was once famous for a Rood or Crucifix miraculously growing as was pretended of which who so desires to read more I refer him to Mr. Lamberts Perambulation in Ashyrst ASHFORD EShetisford Echetiford Etishford Eshford lieth towards the South-east part of the County by the River antiently called Eshe or Eshet now Stoure about three miles and a half towards the South distant from Wye in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Lath of Scray East division of the County and division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway In this Parish is a pretty Town wherein a Market is kept upon every Saturday and two Faires yearly viz. one upon the day of St. Iohn Port Latin being the sixth day of May granted by King Edw. 4. in the fifth year of his Raigne to the Dean and Chanons of St. Stephens Westminster then owners of the Mannor of Ashford and the other upon the day of the Decollation of St. Iohn
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
from Bromley a small part thereof is in Surrey and so much thereof as is in Kent is in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley hundred of Bromley and Beckenham 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 liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claymeth there and the Church was called Saint George BENENDEN LIeth towards the Middle of the South-side of the County about three miles towards the South-east distant from Cranbrook in the Bailiwick of the Seven hundreds Laths of Scray West Division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath so much thereof as is in the Borough of Benenden is in the hundred of Rolvenden so much thereof as is in either of the Boroughs of Hevenden or Ibornden is in the hundred of Barckley so much thereof as is in the North Borough is in the hundred of Selbrittenden and so much thereof as is in the Borough of Crothall is in the hundred of Cranbrook it was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Liberties of the late Dean of Canterbury and Saint Augustine clayme in the same The Church standeth in the hundred of Rolvenden and was called Saint George in which is a monument of the antient and eminent Family of Guldeford of Hempsted neer unto the foundation of whose house here viz. at a place called the Merry-tree is reputed the highest place of any in that part of the Weald of Kent and in this Church is likewise a memoriall of the interment of Moore sometimes Lord of the Mannor of Benenden The Steeple of this Church standeth off from the same and is of rare and remarkable workemanship in the inside thereof The same standing very high having a long spire or shaft and the foundation thereof for a small part only of the height of the same being of stone and all the rest to the top of Timber of exceeding great bigness very full and rarely compacted BERHAM BEreham Barham Lieth towards the middle of the East part of the County by the River Stoure about three miles and a halfe towards the North-east distant from Eleham in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there it was in the Deanry of Bridge and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Iohn Baptist in which are interred a Knight and severall others of the Family of Diggs a Family of great esteem in this County Berham was antiently a Hundred but is now in the Hundred of Kinghamford Iulius Caesar about 54. years before the birth of our Saviour after his conflict with the Britaine 's upon their opposition of his landing incamped at Berham Down here also in the year 1212. King Iohn incamped with 60000 men in opposition of the French who prepared to land nere that part of the County where also most unworthily he then consented to resigne his Crown to Pandulphus the Popes Legate likewise here in the time of King Hen. 3. Simon Earle of Leicester Generall of the Barons Army prepared a very numerous Army against that King In the year 809. King Kenulphus gave to the Archbishop and Church of Canterbury 7. plough-lands in Berham afterwards in the year 824. Wulfred the Archbishop gave to the said Church two Mannors in exchange for the same and in the year 830. Werhard a powerfull Priest gave to that Church 36. plough-lands here formerly taken from the same BERSTED LIeth neer the middle of the County by the River Medway about two miles and a half towards the East distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Eyhorne Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Hundred of Eyhorne and the residue in the Hundred of Maidstone it was all in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury the Church was called Holy-Cross starâ—eth in the Hundred of Eyhorne A Fare is kept there yearly upon the day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross called holy Râ—â—d day being the fourteenth day of September BETHERISDEN BEatriciden lieth towards the South-side of the County about four miles and a half towards the South-west distant from Ashford so much thereof as is in the Boroughs of Hales Bridge Engâ—ham or 〈◊〉 is in the Hundred of Blackborne Bailiwick of the seven Hundreds West division of the County the residue thereof being part in the Hundred of Chart and Longbridge and part in the Hundred of Calehill is in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge and East division of the County it is all in the Lath of Scray division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway and was in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the Hundred of Chart and Longbridge and was called St. Beaâ—rice In which are the armes of Surenden a principal inhabitant in this Parish in the time of King Edw. 2. and owner of the seat there called Surenden now the habitation of Chute a Family of good esteem in this County the liberties of St. Augustine and the late Dean of Canterbury do claim in this Parish the liberty of Wye claimeth over the Borough of Snodehill in the same and a Fare is kept yearly in this Parish upon St. Margarets day being the twentieth day of Iuly BETSHANGER LIeth at the East-side of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the South distant from Sandwich in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eastry Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath the liberty of Saint Augustine claymeth there it was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and Sir Robert Potch one of the eight cheife Captaines or Lieutenant Governours of Dovor Castle under Iohn Lord Fynes in the time of the Conquerour was then Lord of the same BEWSFEILD otherwise WHITFEILD LIeth at the East part of the County about three miles and a half towards the North distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting hundred of Beusborough Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath the liberties of Saint Augustine and the late Arch-Bishop of Canterbury clayme there It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Peter BEXLEY LIeth towards the North-west part of the County by the River Cray about two miles towards the south-west distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Arch Bishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester in the time of King Iames that famous and learned Chorographicall
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-yard in this Parish It was all in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the hundred of Shamell was a Collegiate Church called St. Mary Magdalen in the same are very antient Monuments of the Honourable Families of Cobham and Brook but much defaced many whereof are neer 300. years old and in this Parish for some hundred of years was the habitation of those families Iohn Lord Cobham the last of that name Son and Heir of Henry Deputy of King Edward 1. whilest in his Fathers life time he was Constable of Dovor Castle in the year 1362. founded here a Colledge which at the suppression was valued at 128 l. 1 s. 9. ob per annum And the aforesaid Lord Cobham dying without issue male the Honour and Seat came to the Family of Brook Lords Cobham COLDRED LIeth towards the East end of the County about foure miles and a half towards the North-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Hundred of Bewsborough Lath of St. Augustine East division of the County and division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Pancras COOK STONE CVcklestan Cuâ—lestan Cuokstane Lieth towards the North side of the County by the River Medway about two miles and a half towards the South west distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath the Liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claymeth over the same it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Michael which above 800. years since was given by King Aethelwolf to the Church of Rochester This Parish ought Antiently to have contributed towards the repaire of the first Peere or Arch of Rochester Bridge COSMUS BLEANE LIeth at the North side of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Whitstaple Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath The Liberties of the late Archbishop of Canterbury and Saint Augustine clayme there it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Cosmus and Damianus which Church was about 530. years since appropriated to the Hospitall of Saint Thomas the Martyâ— of Eastbrigge and the Vicarage was afterwards founded and endowed in the year 1375. by Simon Sudbury Archbishop of Canterbury In the year 1189. The Blean was by King Richard first granted to Christs-Church Canterbury and in the year 1270. The Nuns of Saint Sepulchers Canterbury had 90. Acres thereof granted to them which is called Minchenwood the like quantity also was granted to the Priory of Saint Gregories Canterbury and to the Hospitall of Herbaldowne the last whereof was in that part which is called Shoorth COWDEN LIeth at the South-West corner of the County by the River Medway adjoyning to Surrey and Sussex about seven miles and a half towards the South-West distant from Tunbridge In the Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and lower Division of Justices in that Lath part thereof is in the Hundred of Somerden other part thereof in the Hundred of Westram and Eaton-Bridge and both in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley and the residue viz. two houses and some small quality of land is in the Hundred of Axstone and Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford It was all in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester the Church standeth in the Hundred of Somerden was called Saint Mary Magdalen and a Fair is kept here yearly upon the day of Saint Mary Magdalen being the 22th day of Iuly COWLING COulings Lieth at the North side of the County towards the River of Thames about four miles and a half towards the North distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West Division of the County and North Division of Justices in that Lath the Liberty of the Bishop of Rochester claymeth there it was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called Saint Iames the Apostle which Church Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva Daughter and heire of Earle Sigeline Lord of Cowling in the year 960. gave to the Church of Rochester Iohn Lord Cobham about 300. yeeres since built the Castle which in the yeere 1553. was assaulted by Sir Thomas Wyat and the gate broke open with his Ordinance but defended by the Lord Cobham owner thereof CRAFORD CReyford Crecanford Eaâ—de lieth at the North side of the County towards the River of Thames by the River Cray about one mile and a half towards the West distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Little and Lesness Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester In the Church are or lately were monuments of the interment of Apleton above 200. years since Woodford above 160. years since and two Elhams above 170. years since Touching the famous Battaile fought here about 1200. years since between Vortimer King of Britaine and Heugist the Saxon and the admirable Chalke caves in this place I refer the Reader to Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Crayforde CRANBROOKE LIeth at the South-side of the County about three miles towards the South-east distant from Goudherst in the Bailwick of the seven Hundredâ— Lath of Scray West division of the County lower division of Justices in that Lath a little part thereof is in the North Borough of the Hundred of Great Barnfield another little part thereof is in the Borough of Iâ—ornden in the Hundred of Barckley all the residue is in the hundred of Cranbrook The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Towne and all the Denn of Cranbrook as parcell of the Mannour of Godmersham except the George Inne with the appurtenances which is out of that liberty and held of the late King by Knights service the liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth over the mannour of Sissingherst and the liberty of Wye claimeth over the Borough of Frechisley otherwise Abbot's Franchise which Borough hath a Court Leet of it self the Borsholder thereof is chosen there and the inhabitants of the same owe no service to the Court Leet holden for the Hundred onely at this Court a Consâ—â—ble for the Hundred may be chosen out of that Borough This Parish was all in the Deanry of Châ—ring and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the Hundred of Cranbrook and was called St. Dâ—nstan in which Church are monuments of the Bakers of Sissâ—â—gherst one whereof is 100. years old and of Roberts of Glassenbury a very antient Family there upon the West head of the Steeple are the armes of three Families
may be chosen a Constable of the said Hundred out of this Borough FARN BOROUGH LIeth towards the West end of the County about two miles and a halfe towards the South-west distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bailiwick of Sutton â—romley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the Dutchy of Lancaster claimeth over the Rectory of Farnborough It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Gyles A Faire is kept here yearly upon the day of Giles 〈◊〉 being the first day of September FARNINGHAM FRemingham Fermingham lieth towards the West-part of the County by the river of Dâ—rent about four miles towards the East distant from St. Mary Cray in the Bayliwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of the Justices in that Lath. The Liberties of the Dutchy of Lancaster and late Dean of Canterbury claime there It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester I the year 1010. Elphege Archbishop gave the same to Christ church Canterbury In the year 1225. Stephen Archbishop of Canterbury gave the Church of Farmingham to Christ Church aforesaid to the use of the Almnery there and the Mannour of Farmingham belonged to that Church Robert Poynings that had beeâ— Sword-beare Caâ—vâ—r to Iack Cade in his rebellion and waâ— pardoned for the same afterwards in the 23 th yeare of King Hen. the 6 th made an Insurrection at this place FAWKEHAM FAlcheham Falcham Falkenham lieth towards the North West part of the County about four miles towards the South west distant from Gravesend in the Bailiwick of Sutton Dartford Hundred of Axstone Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries in the Church-yard whereof the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth Brichrich otherwise Birtrick a Nobleman and Eâ—â—with otherwise Elfswith his wife gave Faukeham to the Church of Rochester and the same being taken from that Church King William the Conquerour restored it threunto This Parish antiently ought to have contributed towards the repair of the third Arch or Peere of Rochester bridge FEVERSHAM FAveresham Faureshame Fefresham Lieth at the North side of the County towards the sea about six miles towards the South East distant from Miltâ—n in the Bailiwick and Lath of Scray and east division of the County The Towne of Feversham is a member of the Towne and Port of Dovor incorporated by the Name of Major Jurats and Commonalty of the Towne of Feversham and before that by the name of Major and Commonalty of the town of Feversham and before that by the name of Barons of the Towne of Feversham The liberties of that Corporation and of the Cinque Ports clayme over the same and it is in the Division of the Justices of that Corpâ—ration also the liberty of St. Augustine claymeth over the Rectory there The residue of this Parish is in the upper division of Justices in the Lath of Scray and the liberty of Saint Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is in the Hundred of Fevâ—rsham which belonged to that Abbey All this Parish was in the Deanry of Ospringe and Diocess of Canterbury the Church standeth in the Towne and was called St. Maries in which are or lately were antient memorials of interments viz. of Thorne about 250. years since Tong above 240. years since Feversham 230 years since Vpton above 220. years since Rust and Norton about 190. years since Wigmore above 160 years since Norton Hatcher and Read above 150. years since Colwell above 120. years since and Finch many years but no certainty how many years since The Advowson of this Church was given to the Abbey of St. Augustine by King William the Conquerour and the Church was appropriated to that Abbey by Pope Alexander about the year 1168. A Market is kept in this Towne upon every Wednesday and Saturday and two Faires yearly viz. one upon St. Valentine's day being the 14. day of February the other upon the day of St. Peter ad Vincula called Lammas day being the first day of August and each of these Faires last ten dayes A Parliament was held in this Towne in the year 903. by King Athelstan William of Ipre Lord of the Mannour of Feversham granted the same in exchange for other lands to King Stephen who afterwards in the year 1148. founded an Abbey thereupon and gave the Mannour to the same which Abbey was dedicated to the honour of our Saviour and one Clarenbald Prior of Bermondsey in Surrey and twelve other Monkes all of that Priory all of the order of Cluniaâ—s were taken out of that Priory and placed in this Abbey and the said Clarenbald became the first Abbot thereof and he and the Monkes became Benedictines This foundation was afterwards confirmed by King Henry the second King Iohn and several other succeeding Kings and King Henry the second granted thereunto the aforesaid Faire still holden at this Towne on the first day of August to continue yearly eight dayes The aforesaid King Stephen Matilda his wife and Eustace his sonne were all buried in this Abbey which at the suppression was valued at 2861. 12â— 6d ob q per. annum but the body of the said King for Lucre of the Lead wherein it was coffined was taken out of the same and cast into the River FOLKESTON LIeth at the South-East side of the County adjoyning to the Sea about five miles toward the South-west distant from Dovor in the Bailiwick of Stowting Lath of Shipway and East Division of the county The Towne of Folkstone is a member of the Town and Port of Dovor and incorporated by the name of Major Jurats and Commonalty of the Town of Folkstone and before that by the name of Barons of the Towne of Folkstone the Mayor was antiently elected yearly upon the day of the Nativity of our Lady being the 8. day of September The liberties of that Corporation and of the Cinque Ports claime over the same and it is in the division of the Justices of that Corporation the residue of this Parish is in the Hundred of Folkstone and division of the Justices in the Lath of Shipway All this Parish was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury There were antiently five Churches in the same in one of which Iohn Lord Fynes Constable of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was buried The names of three of these five Churches were St. Peter St. Mary and St. Paul all which and one more whose name I find not are long since demolished and onely one of the said five is now remaining which was founded in the said
Regis 1607. obteyned a prohibition thereupon out of the then Kings-Bench which was tried at the Assiâ—es holden at Rochester upon Thursday in the second week in Lent that year before Justice Waimsley and Justice Croke then Judges and the verdict passed for the said Gibbon and in Easter Terme following judgement was given accordingly in the Kings-Bench The suggestion and deposiâ—ions are entred in that Court Trin 4 â— of King Iames Roll 692. Most of the lands in this Parish are within the liberty of Wye antiently belonging to the Abbey of Battle in Sussex and Odâ— Abbot of Battle the Covent there by Charter without date granted to the owners of the said lands by the name of his men of Hawkeherâ— their heirs the Viâ—â—e of Hawkeherst paying yearly ten Pounds twenty Hennes and two hundred and fifty Eggs with divers restrictions But afterwards 5 â— Decemb 14. Edw. 1. Henry Abbot of Battle and the Covent there gâ—aâ—ted to them and their heirs by the name of their tenants of Hawkeherst all the tenements there which they held of his fee viz. in the Denns of Hawkeherst Amboldesseâ—s Delmâ—â—den Sessele Beâ—â—tylts Fissendenne Markdenne Freehele Wynesle Wynâ—hinden Chittenden and Witheringhope in Houses Gardens Lands and Woods Plaines Meadowes and Pâ—stures Waters and Mills with the appurtenances to hold freely and in peace paying yearly ten Pounds twenty five Hens and two hundred and fifty Eggs And reserved suite to his Court of Wye from three weeks to three weeks by two men onely and for that the Abbot took into his hands Anglingle which formerly was parcell of this tenaâ—cy he by composition abated the tenants forty shillings per annum of the ten pounds and for the Hennes and Eggs so reserved they compounded to pay him yearly eight shillings and for the said suit of Court six shillings eight pence So the moneys by them paid yearly ever since to to the Abbey and the since owners of Wye is eight pounds fourteen shillings eight pence And the Tenants usually kept here a three weeks Court called Slipmill otherwise Moorhouse Court for determination of matters under forty shillings and accordingly such a Court was in my memory there kept though now discontinued They also had power by the grant last before mentioned to have a Reve of their own and they had at least once in every year a Court which was also called by the name aforesaid where they did apportion the rent aforesaid payable to the Abbey and chuse their Reve which Court is still there kept usually once in the year about Easter but for sixty years last past was stiled the Court Baron of the Lord and there they presented the alterations of tenancies and elected two Bedels to gather the rent 3 â— Iunij 33 â— Hen. 8 â— that King granted the Royalty and Rents at Hawkâ—herst belonging to Wye to Sir Iohn Baker and 20 â— Martij 1 â— Elez. she granted Wye to Henry Lord Hunsdon Afterwards controversy arose between the tenants at Hawkeherst and Sir Richad Baker heire of the said Sir Iohn touching the validity of their former grants and 31 â— Ian. 10 â— Eliz. the tenants obteyned a decree against the said Sir Riâ—hard for quiet enjoying their tenements aforesaid as formerly and 12 â— Febr. following the said Sir Richard released his claim to them and after suites between the heire of the said Sir Iohn and the heire of the said Lord Hunsdon touching the Royalties and rent aforesaid the said heire of Baker 10 o. Novemb. 17 o. Iacobi Regis granted his right in the same to the said heire of the said Lord Hunsdon so that now the Lord of Wye is owner of the said Royalties and rent there This parish hath severall lands belonging thereunto to be imployed to pious uses viz. Henry Parson and William his sonne 13 o. Iunij 22 o. Edw. 4. conveyed to their use for ever a messuage and acre of land which messuage was of late times called the Church house and adjoyneth to the Church-yard the rent thereof and of the land thereunto is imployed towards reparation of the Church and upon part of the land was erected an Almeshouse which is imployed to the use of the poore of this Parish and in the close of the said messuage is another house usually called the Sexton's house the same having been for about sixty years past used for the habitation of the Sexton of this Parish and these messuages and lands are enjoyed accordingly Likewise Thomas Iddenden 3. Aprill 1556. willed severall messuages and lands lying at and neer a place in this Parish called High-street to be for ever imployed for Pious uses in that Parish and the same being deteyned from the Parish severall years at length upon an inquisition taken before Commissioners for charitable uses 12. Decemb. 14. King Iames the aforesaid Will and charitable uses were found and the said messuages and lands by those Commissioners 29. Aprill following decreed to be enjoyed and imployed accordingly the trustees and manner of imployment thereby settled and the same are enjoyed accordingly Also Thomas Gibbon 3 o. Decemb. 15 o. Eliz. granted to trustees for ever an annuity of forty three shillings four pence per annum out of his messuage and three peices of land upon Amboldesherst in that Parish containing seven aacres which annuity was purchased from him by the Parishoners to be imployed towards the maintenaâ—ce of the said Church and the same is enjoyed and imployed accordingly A Market by the grant of King Edw. 1. 5. of his Raigne to the Abbey of Battle was antiently kept in this Parish upon every Tuesday upon the greene at the Moore against the mansion house now of William Boys Esquire but for many years past the same hath been discontinued yet within the memory of men lately living a Market crosse stood there and very lately there also stood a little house called St. Margarets cross since quite demolished wherein when the Market was in being the corne unsold was usually put and the memory of that Market is partly reteyned by the name of a place neer thereunto yet called the Market place and old shops there yet standing A â—air is kept yearly in this Parish neer the Church upon the day of St Laurence being the tenth day of August and was granted by the aforesaid King Edw. 1. 3. Marâ—ij 5. of his raigne to the Abbey of Battle to hold for three dayes viz. in the Vigill day and morrow of St. Laurence aforesaid but the same now usually beginneth upon the aforesaid day of St. Laurence and lasteth one day following There was also in this parish another fair kept yearly upon St. Valentines day being the 14th day of February in the field at the next gate beyond Moore house at a place where lately stood a pound but for many years past this fair hath been discontinued In this Parish also antiently stood five crosses or watch-houses one upon Badcocks green called Badcocks Crosse long since fallen down another in
Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries In the year 1472. in the Park in this Parish did newly break out the Bourn or Spring there St. LAURENCE LIeth at the Northeast side of the County in the Isle of Thanet about four miles and a half towards the Northeast distant from Sandwich in the Baiâ—iwick of Bâ—idge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County Part thereof viz. Ramsgate otherwise Romans gate adjoyning to the Sea is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich within the division of the Justices thereof and the Liberties of that Town and Port and of the Cinque Pâ—rts claim over the same And the residue is in the division of the Justices of the Lath of St. Augustine and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the same for that it is the hundred of Ringslow which belonged to that Abbey It was all in the Deanry of West Bear and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the hundred of Ringflow and was called St. Laurence which Church is conceived to have been founded by the Family of Mauâ—ston many of which Family lie interred in the same And severall of the Family of St. Nicholas are there likewise interred The Justices of the County taking upon them to assess Ramsgate aforesaid as lying in the Forraigne King Hen. the 8. to put it out of question united the same by Letters patents to Sandwich LAYSDOWN LIeth at the Northwest side of the County in the Isle of Sheppey adjoyning to the Sea about foure miles and a half towards the North distant from Feversham in the Bailiwick of Milton Hundred of the Isle of Sheppey Lath of Scray East division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannours of Laysdown and Boyeton in and neer this Parish being given to the same by King Henry 8. 33. of his raigne It was in the Deanry of Sittingborn and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Clement LEEDS LIeth neer the middle of the County by the river Medway about three miles and a half towards the Southeast distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Fyâ—orn Lath of Ayleâ—ford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Hollingborn It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Nicholas In this Parish is part of a Castle viz. the Outmost gates and the old Mill. But the rest of the same is in Bromfield Touching the foundation of which Castle I finde That one Ledian a chief Councellour of King Ethelbert the second about 800. years since raised there a Pile or Fort for his safety which was afterwards wasted by the Danes and so continued till the time of King William the Conquerour and then Sir Hugh Crevequer a Norman Nobleman and one of the eight chief Captains or Lievtenant Govenours of Dovor Castle having that place allotted to him about the year 1071. began the building thereof the Castle and called it by the old name Leeds At the Northwest part thereof he built a Chappel in which he put three Channons which afterwards were by Sr. Robert Crevenquer his son removed into the Priory in this Parish And Adam Crevequer son of the said Sir Robert finished that Castle which flourished till the time of King Edward the second who took the same from Bartholomew Lord Badlesmer to whom he had formerly given it in exchange for other lands which taking away thus happened In the year 1321. about Michaelmas Queen Isabell wife of King Edw. 2. in her journey in this County personally desired lodging in this Castle but in the absence of the Lord Badlesmer Owner thereof then being in Arms for the Barons against that King she was by the then present Governour denyed entrance at which that King hearing thereof was incensed and laying siege thereunto about the end of October following took it And therein Thomas Culpeper the Governour whom he hanged with five more of the chief persons which he found therein and the Lord Badlesmers Wife and Children he sent to the Tower and seized his Estate and it continued in the Crown till the time of King Hen. 8. at which time it being run to ruine S r. Henry Guldeford at that Kings charge reedified the same and it came afterwards to be the possession of St. Leger by grant from the Crown in the year 1417. Queene Dowager Ioane second wife of King Hen 4. was upon a charge of Treason committed to this Castle And King Rich. 2. after resignation of his Crown was first committed hither before he was sent to Pomfret A Priory was built and endowed in this Parish by the aforesaid Sir Robert Crevequer and Adam his son about 550. years since who dedicated the same to the honour of our Saviour and St. Nicholas and placed therein black Channons regular of the Order of St. Augustine which at the suppression was valued at 362l 7s 7d per annum And Thomas Haselwood one of the Channons of this Priory was famous for the Chronicle written by him LEE LIeth neer the Northwest end of the County about three miles towards the Southwest distant from Woolwich in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Blackheath Lath of Sutton at Hone West division of the County and upper division of Justices in that Lath It was in the Deanry of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Margaret In the morning of the 4. Aug. 1585. the ground suddenly did sink so much in a Lane at Nottingham in this Parish that three great Elms the tops falling downwards sunk out of sight the whole was 80. yards about and above 50. Faâ—homs deep LENEHAM LEanham Lenham lieth very neer the middle of the County about seven miles towards the southeast distant from Maidstone in the East division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford part thereof is in the Bailiwick and Hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County and the residue called East Leneham is in the Bailiwick of Chart and Longbridge Hundred of Caleâ—ill Lath of Scray and East division of the County The liberty of the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there and the liberty of St. Augustine claimeth over the Mannour of Leneham which was given to that Abbey by Kenwulfe King of Mercia and Cuthred King of Kenâ— in the year 804. It was all in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Eyhorne and was called St. Maries In which Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Apuldorfield about 460. years since and of Barret Maries and Horn all about 200. years since A Market is kept here upon every Twesday
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
of Justâ—ces in that Lath. The liberty oâ— the â—â—te Archbishop of Canterbury claâ—meth there â—nd â—he lâ—â—erty of St. Augustine claimeth over tâ—e Mannoâ—râ—â— of Râ—pole It was in tâ—e Deaâ—ry of Sandwich and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Maries ROCHESTER THis is a City incorporated and lyeth towards the Nâ—â—th side of the County by the river Medway about six miles and a half towards the North distant from Maidstone in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and division of the Justices of that City The liberty whereof claimeth over the same And the liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester also claimeth over the Precincts of the late Catâ—edral there It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Parish Church was called St. Nicholas A Market is kept here upon every Fryday And two Fairs yearly one upon St. Dunstans day being the 19th day of May and the other upon St. Andrews day being the 30th day of November Here are several things worthy to be inlarged upon viz. the Castle the City the Cathedral and Priory and the Bridge of all which in order And first of the Castle Iulius Caesar about 1700. years since in the time of Cassibelanus Governour of Britain commanded the same to be built according to the Romane order to awe the Britains and the same was called the Castle of Medway but time and tempests utterly decaying the same Oesâ— or Vske King of Kent about 1150. years since caused Hroff one of his chief Councellours and Lord of this place to build a new Castle upon the old foundation and hereupon it took the name of Hroffes Cester About 350 years afterwards Hasting the Dane besieged and much impaired the same And it afterwards lay desolate till the time of King William the Conquerour who caused it to be new built and put 500. souldiers for a guard therein To which work Odo Earle of Kent and brother of that King was a great Beneâ—actor Afterwards in the year 1088. in the time of King W. Rufus That Odo and other Barous held this Castle against him the same being then accounted the strongest and most important Castle of England And his subjects being backward to assist him He proclaimed him to be accounted a Niding which was then a word of high reproach that came not to his assistance whereupon multitudes came and the resistants were forced to yeeld the same to the King And Gunâ—ulphus a Norman then Bishop of Roâ—hester repaired and fortified the same and built the great Tower therein Afterwards in the 17. year of King Iohn the Barons held this Castle against him but he took the same And in the year following Lewes son of Philip King of France likewise took the same And King Hen. 3. afterwards gave it to Guy of Rochford a Pâ—ictovin who was afterwards banished and thereby lost the same Afterwards in the year 1264. Simon Earle of Leicester besiedged the same and won the Bridge and fiâ—st gate and then left the siege Afterwards 5. Rich. 2. the Commons of this County strongly besieged this Castle and by force took a prisoner out of the same And thus this Castle ran to decay and the old walls afterwards fâ—lling King Edw. 4. repaired both the same and the Castle As concerning the City I find it to have been of very great Antiquity but hath had several great misfortunes for about 980. years since the same was wasted by Ethelred King of the Mercians About 200. years afterwards it was assaulted by the Danes who made a stâ—ong Castle before the gate thereof but were chased away by the then King Aelfred About 1â—0 years afterwards it was assaulted and subdued by King Ethelred the West Saxon King Afterwards 7. May 1130. the same was much defaced by fire King Hen. 1. and many of his Nobles then being present at the Consecration of the Cathedral Church there 3. Iune 1137. the same was again almost all consumed with fire The like againe happened there 3. April 1177. So that It continued desolate till the time of King Hen. 3. at which time it was again repaired I finde but one Parish and Church to have been here more than now is and that was called St. Clement which in the time of King Edw. 6. was by Parliament united unto the aforesaid Parish of St. Nicholas I finde also three Mint Houses to have been granted by King Ethelstan about the year 930. to be in this City viz two for the King and one for the Bishop And 8. Decemb. 1251. King Hen. 3. held a Just here As concerning the Cathedral and Priory The same were built by King Ethelbert in the year 600. and dedicated to the honour of God and St. Andrew Endowed with lands called Priest Feilds and Channons were put into the same But the severall devastations aforesaid of the City by the Mercians Danes and West Saxons also caused the decay both of this Church and Priory both which were new builded by the aforesaid Gundulphus being Bishop there about the year 1080. And instead of six Priests at his coming found therein he placed there 60 black Monks of the ord of St. Benedict And translâ—ted into the new Church the bodies of Paulinus a Romane by Birth and others his Predecessors Bishops of that Sea which were buried in the former to which new Church Earnulphus Bishop there in the time of King Hen. 1. was a great Benefactor And to make this Church more famous about the year 1087 The aforesaid Paulinus who had been dead 440. years before was Canonized for a Saint and inshrined in Silver by Lanfranck then Archbishop of Canterbury and many Devotions and Oblations were made to the same But by the aforesaid seveâ—all fires Siege of King Iohn and long contentions and suits beâ—ween Gilbert Glanvill Bishop there and the Monks of the same wherein the Monks were driven to such necessity that they made out the aforesaid Shrine into moâ—ey The aforesaid Church and Priory fell into great decay and diâ—esteem and ran much in debâ— Aâ—terwards in the year 1250 Laurence of St. Martin becoming Bishop of that Sea one William of Hoo being keeâ—er of the Treasury of the Church built 〈◊〉 whole Quire thereof Richard Walden a Monk there built the south Isle Richard Eastgate another Moâ—k began the North Isle And 〈◊〉 William of Axenhâ—m almost finished the same Ieâ—fry of Haddenham Prioâ— theâ—e paid most of the debts and built the Dorter of the Pâ—iory and St. Edmunds Altar in the Church and thus it was again reedified anâ— began to come into esteem and the more to increase the repute thereof whereas one William a Scot was murdered neer this City in his jouâ—ney towards the Holy Land and buried in that Church he was by the aforesaid Bishop Laurence about the year 1256. procured to be Canonized for a Saint to whose Shrine was great resort and gifts and the wealth and repute of this Church was much encreased