Historical Geography information for Hythe, Kent, England
| Place Name | Hythe |
| Description | Hythe is a small coastal market town on the edge of Romney Marsh, in the District of Shepway on the south coast of Kent, England. As an important Cinque Port Hythe once possessed a bustling harbour which, over the past three hundred years, has now disappeared due to silting. According to Hasted, a French fleet approached Hythe in 1293 and landed 200 men, but "the townsmen came upon them and slew every one of them: upon which the rest of the fleet hoisted sail and made no further attempt". As a port town, the city suffered greatly from the plagues of the 14th century. In the 19th and 20th centuries, coastal defense works were numerous and many can still be seen. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Hythe |
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93388 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 2:24:02 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092492 |
British Surname Clusters | Kemp | Kemp, Kempe |