Historical Geography information for Chislehurst, Kent, England
| Place Name | Chislehurst |
| Description | Chislehurst is a suburban district in South East London, and a part of the London Borough of Bromley. The name "Chislehurst" is derived from the Saxon words cisel 'gravel', and hyrst 'wooded hill'. A local attraction is Chislehurst Caves. The caves are considered to be of very ancient origin. They were originally used to mine flint and chalk. During World War II, thousands of people used them nightly as an air raid shelter. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Chislehurst |
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93298 |
| DateUpdated | 7/9/2013 5:36:58 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092389 |
British Surname Clusters | Nickolls | Nickels, Nickel, Nickolls |