Lath. The Town and all the Parish except St. Leonards Borough hath two Constables of it self and that Borough is in the Hundred of Larkefield The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Malling and Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in the Town and was called St. Maries A Market is here kept upon every Saturday and three Faires yearly viz. one upon Lammas day being the first day of August another upon St. Matthew's day being the one and twentieth day of September and the other upon St. Leonard's day being the sixth day of November King Edmund about 710. years since gave this Malling to the Church of Rochester and afterwards in the time of King William the Conquerour in the year 1078. Gundulphus Bishop there founded here an Abbey for black Nuns of the order of St. Benedict to the honour of the Virgin Mary which was confirmed by the same King and afterwards by King Henry the first And at the suppression was valued at 218 l. 4s 2 d. ob per annum and about 31. Hen. 8. was by that King granted to the Archbishop of Canterbury This Nunnery together with the Town was burnt in the time of King Rich. 1. Francis Tresse of this Town about twenty six years since Willed 40 l. for building a Free-School here which was afterwards built and he also willed 13s 4 d. per annum for ever towards repairing of that School This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the third Arch or Pere of Rochester Bridge MARDEN LIeth towards the South part â—f the County by the river Medway about four miles and a half towards the North distant from Goudherst In the West division of the County and lower division of Justices in the Lath of Scray So much thereof as is holden of the Mannour of Hunton is in the Borough of Hunton Bailiwick and Hundred of Twyford and Lath of Aylesford A small part thereof called Tilden is in the Hundred of Maidstone another small part is in the Hundred of Eyhorne and both these last in the Bailiwick of Eyhorn and said Lath of Aylesford and the residue is in the said Bailiwick of Twyford Hundred of Marden and Lath of Scray The liberties of St. Augustine and late Dean of Canterbury claim there It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Marden and was called St. Michael and a Faire is kept here yearly upon Michaelmass day being the nine and twentieth day of September St. MARGARETS neer Dovor ST Margrets at Cliff lyeth at the East side of the County adjoyning to the sea about three miles and a half towards the Northeast 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 the late Archbishop of Canterbury claimeth there It was in the Deanry of Dovor and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Margaret A Faire is kept here yearly upon the day of Rufine and Iustin being the nineteenth day of July St. MARGARETS neer Rochester LIeth towards the North part of the County adjoyning to the City of Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and division of Justices of the Corporation of that City the liberty whereof claimeth here from Horsted Farme crosse the woods to the high way leading from Rochester to Maidstone and from thence crosse the Lands to Wind-mill hill neer Massenden Farme and from thence over the Feilds crosse the way between this Parish and Aylesford down to a farme called Rings and from thence into the River Medway The Liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth also in this Parish It was all in the Deanry of and Diocess of Rochester And the Church was caled St. Margaret St. MARIES neer New Romney LIeth neer the South-East side of the County about two miles towards the North distant from New Romney in the Bailiwick and Lath of Shipway East division of the County and division of Justices of the corporation of Romney Marsh The liberty whereof claymeth over the same Part thereof is in the Hundred of New-church and the residue in the Hundred of St. Martin It was all in the Deanry of Limpne and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of St Martin and was called St. Maries Saint MARIES neer Rochester LIeth at the North side of the County about five miles towards the North-East distant from Rochester In the Bailiwick and Hundred of Hoo Lath of Aylesford west Division of the County and North Division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth there It was in the Deanry aâ—d Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called St. Maries MEOPHAM MEpeham Mepham Meapeham Mepaham lyeth towards the Northside of the County about foure miles towards the South distant from Gravesend 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 Dean of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Meopham which in the year 940. was given by Duke Eadulph to that Church and is likewise said to be given to that Church by Queen Ediva otherwise Edgiva Mother of King Edmund and Daughter and Heir of Earle Sigeline Lord of Meopham in the year 960. It was in the Deanry of Shoreham a peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocesse of Rochester and the Church was called St Iohn Baptist which was built or at least much repaired by Simon Mepham Archbishop of Canterbury about 320. years since And in the year 1385. repaired by William Courtney likewise Archbishop and by him appropriated to Christchurch Canterbury But I elsewhere finde That the same was appropriated to the Almnery of that Church by Richard Archbishop of Canterbury about 480. years since This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the nineth Peere or Arch of Rochester Bridge And a Faire is kept here yearly upon St. Peters day being the 29th day of Iune MEREWORTH LIeth towards the middle of the County by a Rivulet running into the River Medway about one mile and a half towards the South distant from West Malling in the Bailiwick of Twyford Hundred of Littlefield 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 This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the fifth Arch or Peere of Rochester Bridge and here is a faire Seate of the honourable Family of Fane MERSHAM MErseham lyeth towards the Southeast part of the County by the River Stoure about two miles and a half towards the Southeast distant from Ashford in the East division of the
Towne by one Nigellus of Munevile Lord of the same in the year 1095. and dedicated to St Mary and St. Eanswith A Market is kept in this Towne upon every Thursday The aforesaid St. Eanswith was Daughter of 〈◊〉 King of Kent and from her inâ—anâ—y renouncing the world her father did here build a Nunnery for her consisting of black Nuns and deâ—icated the same to the honour of Saint Peter which Nunnery was scâ—tuated about 28. rods from the sea and she became the first Prâ—oâ—esse thereof and so continued many years and about the year 673. died and was there buried The Pagans afterwards much ruinated this Nunnery and the sea beginning to swallow up the remaines as afterwards it totally did Iohn Segrave and Iulian his wife daughter and heir of Iohn Sandwich Lord of this Towne and Iohn Lord Clinton in the time of King Hen. the 3 d. built a Priory here and dedicated the same to the honour of Saint Peter and Saint Eanswith and translated her reliques to this Prioâ—y which was a ceâ—l to the Abbey of Lolley in Normandy was of the order of Benedictines and suppressed in the second year of King Hen. 5 th The Town was antiently a flourishing place and in the year 927. was given by King Athelstan to Christ Church Canterbury but being afterwards taken from the same King Knute in the year 1038 restored it to that Church William of Albrance a Norman one of the eight Captaines or Lieutenant Governours of Dovor Castle in the time of King William the Conquerour was then Lord of this towne which hath had severall misfortunes but more especially the spoiling thereof by Earle Goodwin about 600. years since at which time foure of the aforesaid five Churches were ruined and the burning of the same by the French In the time of King Edw. 3. The aforesaid King Eadâ—ald about 1000. years since built a Castle at the South part of this Towne which falling into decay the aforesaid William of Albrance about the year 1068. built a fort upon the foundation of the decayed Castle and upon the hill here called Castle-hill was antiently a watch tower but now ruinated and in this Parish King Hen. 8. about 120. years since built the Fort called Sandgate Castle FORDWICH FOrdwiâ— Fordich or the Town upon the Ford lieth towards the North-east part of the County by the River Stoure about two miles and a halfe towards the North east distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Lath of St. Augustine and East division of the County It is a member of the Town and Port of Sandwich incorporated by the name of Mayor Jurats and Commonalty of the Town of Fordwich and before that by the name of Barons of the town of Fordwich The Mayor was antiently elected yearly upon the Monday after St. Andrew The liberties of that Corporation and of the Cinque Ports claime over the same and it is in the division of the Justices of that Corporation The liberty of St. Augustine also claimeth over the Mannour of Fordwich which was given to that Abbey by King Edward the Confessor it was in the Deanry and Diocesse of Canterbury the Church was called St. Maries this town is famous for excellent good trouts there taken FRINDSBURY FRendesbery Frendsbyry Freondesbiry antiently Aeâ—â—ingham lyeth towards the North side of the County by the River Medway about one mile towards the North distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Hundred of Shamell Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and North division of Justices in that Lath. The liberty of the late Bishop of Rochester claimeth over the same It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was called All Saints In the year 764. Offa King of the Mercians by the consent and license of Erbert King of Kent and Sigered also King of Kent gave Frindsbury to the Church of Rochester and King Hen. 1. afterwards confirmed it Laurence of St. Martin Bishop of Rochester about 400. years since by liâ—cense of the Pope appropriated this Church This Parish ought antiently to have contributed towards the repair of the first land Peere or Arch of Rochester bridge Queen Elizabeth in the third year of her raign built here the Fort called Vpnoâ— Castle Frinsbury Clubs is an antient by-word the reason and story whereof who so desireth to read may finde the same in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Frendsbury FRINSTED LIeth towards the middle of the County about three miles towards the North distant from Leneham in the Bailiwick and hundred of Eyhorn Lath of Aylesford West division of the County and East division of Justices in that Lath. It was in the Deanry of Sutton and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called St. Dunstan FRITTENDEN LIeth towards the South part of the County about three miles and a half towards the North-east distant from Cranbrook in the Bailiwick of the Seven Hundreds Lath of Scray West division of the County and lower division of Justices in that Lath. So much thereof as is in the Borough of Stepherst is in the Hundred of Barâ—kley and the residue is in the hundred of Cranbrook The liberty of the late Dean of Canterbury claimeth over so much thereof as is within the Mannour of Hollingborne It was all in the Deanry of Charing and Diocess of Canterbury The Church standeth in the Hundred of Cranbrook and was called St. Maries GILLINGHAM GEldingeham Gelingham lieth towards the North part of the County by the River Medway about two miles towards the North-east distant from Rochester in the Bailiwick of Hoo Lath of Aylesford and West division of the County Part thereof viz. the Grange otherwise Grench is a member of the Town and Port of Hasting in the Division of the Justices of that Town and Port and the liberties thereof and of the Cinque Ports claim over the same And the residue is in the hundred of Chetham and Gillingham and North division of Justices in the Lath of Aylesford The liberty of the late Arch-bishop of Canterbury claimeth over the Mannour of Gillingham This Parish was in the Deanry of Shoreham a Peculiar to the late Archbishop of Canterbury but in the Diocess of Rochester The Church standeth in the Hundred of Chetham and Gillingham and was called St. Maries which Church King Hen. 1. gave to the Monastery of Sheppey And in this Church are or lately were divers monuments of the family of Beaufits whoâ—e seat was Grange Court in this Parish some whereof were there buried 250. years since others 230. years since and others above 220. years since and of Bamme also above 220 years since This Parish is famous for the Navy royall riding in the same and was antiently also â—amous for a Rood there the story whereof who so desiâ—eth to read may finde the same at large in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Chetham GODMERSHAM GOdmeresham lieth about the middle of the East end of the County by the River Stoure
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
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
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
west towards the Peer built by one Severus a Romane 1450. years since 7. Adrians gate afterwards called Vpwall at the hanger of the Hill on the West part above the other gate 8. Common gate being large and going out to the then Common which by usage of driving Cows out of the Town through the same was afterwards called Cow gate 9. St. Martins gate otherwise Monks gate otherwise Postern gate towards the Hill 10. Biggin gate taking the name of the street neere thereunto but antienly called North gate The Colledge before mentioned to be in the Castle was above 950. years since removed thence by Withâ—ed King of Kent into this Town called St. Martins le grand and dedicated to St. Mary and St. Martin and a Church was there also founded which Church King Hen. 1. in the year 1130. gave to Christ-church Canterbury It was the Mother Church and had to it three other Churches viz. St. Martins the lesse St. Nicholas and St. Peter It had in it Cannons and 22 Prebends and the now Market-place was the Church-yard to the same This Church being forsaken by the Monks King Hen. 2. founded another House in this Town called St. Martins Hospitall but afterwards commonly called the New-warke At the end of this Town in the time of King Henry the 3. a large House was founded by Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent for an Hospitall called Meson de Dieu dedicated to the honour of St. Mary and by the said Hubert afterwards given to that King After the suppression this Hospital was by King Hen. 8. and Queen Mary appointed for the Victualâ—ng of the Navy and Offices there built accordingly At the Peer was a small Chappel builded by a Nobleman whose life after shipwrack was there preserved which Chappell was by him dedicated to the honour of St. Mary and afterwards called the Lady of Pities Chappell This Peer at very great charges was made by King Hen. 8. And aâ—terwards repaired by Queen Elizabeth In whose raigne severall acts of Parliament were made towards the reparations thereof and of the harbour there and one act was for that purpose also made in the time of King Iames who incorporated the Governours thereof by the name of the Warden and assistants of the Harbour of Dovâ—r which Warden is the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports for the time being and his Lieutenant and nine others are Assistants there are but two of the Quorum viz. the Lord Warden and his Lieutenant the assistants are ten in number whereof the Major of Dovor for the time being is one So the Number is in all eleaven six make a Session and in vacancy of assistants they new elect at a Session At the West part of the Peeâ—e is a foâ—t called Archliffe Fort where antiently was a house of Knights Templers long since demolished And in the Cliffe under the Castle is a fort called Motes Bulwarke Both which Forts are under the Government of the Castle The Eaâ—le of Northâ—mpton late Lord Warden of the Ciâ—que Ports had granted to him by the King all the Lands from the Peeregate to the Peere and he gave the same to the harbour of Dovor most part thereof was then wast but is since built upon and the builders thereof pay small rents for the same to the Peer A Tower was long since made at the other side of the Câ—stle hill for a light for direction of Ships which Tower was by some called Breden stone and by others but vainely the divels drop of Moâ—ter About two miles towards the North-west distant from this Towne upon the hill was a lâ—ttle Monastery called the Abbey of Bâ—adsole founded by Hugh the first Abbot for White Chanons Premonstraâ—enses and dedicated to St. Radigund which at the suppression was valued at 142 l. 8 s. 9 d. per annum DOWNE LIeth at the West end of the County towards Surrey about four miles towards the North West distant from Westram in the Bailiwick of Sutton Bromley Hundred of Ruxley Lath of Sutton at Hone West Division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath and was in the Diocess of Râ—chester In this Church are or lately were memorials of the interment of Down Esabque of Bederenden buried above 200 years since and of Philipâ—â— and severall Petlies Saint DUNSTANS LIeth towards the North-East side of the County by the River Stoure within one mile towards the West distant from Canterbury in the Bailiwick of Bridge and Petham Hundred of Westgate Lath of Saint Augustine East Division of the County and Division of Justices in that Lath. The Liberty of the late Arch Bishop of Canterbury claymeth over so much thereof as is in the Mannour of Westgate It was in the Deanry and Diocess of Canterbury and the Church was called Saint Dunstan 〈◊〉 side Chappell or Chancel whereof belonging to the Ropers are interred severall of that Family one above 200. years since and others about 100. years since At the North side of this Church is a little Chappel â—ounded by one Henry of Canterbury in the year 1330. and dedicated to the Holy Trinity The Church was appropriated to the Prior and Covent of Saint Gregory and the Vicarage endowed by Walter Reynold Archbishop of Canterbury 1322. and afterwards in the year 1342. augmented by Iohn of Stratford likewise Archbishop EARITH EArd Earhede Lesnes alià ◠Erith Lieth at the North side of the County adjoyning to the River of Thames about two miles towards the North-West distant from Dartford in the Bailiwick of Sutton Durtford Hundred of Little and Lesness Lath of Sutton at Hoâ—e West Division of the County and upper Division of Justices in that Lath it was in the Deanty of Dartford and Diocess of Rochester and the Church was caâ—led Saint Iohn Baptist in the South Isle whereof is or lately was a fair monument of Elizabeth Countesse of Shrewsbury daughter and heir of Sir Richard Walden Knight Lord of this Towne as also memorials of the interment of severall of that family of Walden and of Stone Criell and Senteler there buried â—00 years since the Mannour was antiently belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury and whoso defireth to read an antient way of Triall of right of Land may in Mr. Lambards Perambulation in Eareth read of such a Tâ—iall at this place At Lesnes otherwise Westwood in this Parish was an Abbey founded in the year 1178. by Richard Lucy Chief Justice and sometimes Protector of England in the absence of King Henry the 2. dedicated to St. Thomas the Martyr for black Cannons of the Order of St. Augustine and at the suppression 17. Hen. 8. valued at 186l 9s 0 d. per annum The foresaid Founder forsook his honours and became a Canon regular in this House and there died in the year 1179. and was sumptuâ—usly intombed in the Quire of the Church of the said House and to this Abbey Godfrey Lucy son of the said Richard and Bishop of Winchester was a great Benefactor Two Faiâ—es