Historical Geography information for Speldhurst, Kent, England
| Place Name | Speldhurst |
| Description | Speldhurst is a village and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. This area was among the first colonized by Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century and contained dense woods that were gradually cleared. By about 1000 AD there was a Saxon church at Speldhurst. In 1412, during the Hundred Years War, the leading landowner, Richard Waller, was rewarded for holding French hostages. In 1606, a roadside spring was noted for its Iron and mineral taste and led to the development of a spa. These iron deposits also served a forge noted in the area for many centuries. A novelty pram race and Speldhurst Sausages are its most famous modern aspects. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Speldhurst |
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93457 |
| DateUpdated | 7/13/2013 11:00:52 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092574 |
British Surname Clusters | Bonds | Bond, Bonds |