Historical Geography information for Lenham, Kent, England
| Place Name | Lenham |
| Description | Lenham is a market village in Kent situated on the southern edge of the North Downs, halfway between Maidstone and Ashford. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Lenham market dates back to 1088, when the village was an important crossroad settlement. Technically the fact that Lenham is allowed a market, makes it a town but the community have always desired to maintain its village status. A large cross carved in chalk on a nearby hillside is a well known monument. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Lenham |
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93528 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092653 |
British Surname Clusters | Gilbert | Gilbert |