Tenterden
Tenterden is a small town in the Ashford district in Kent in England . It lies on the edge of a dense wooded area called " The Weald " in England . From Tenterden the view extends over the valley of the river Rother . In 2011, 7002 inhabitants lived in an area of 20.47 km².
The A 28 trunk road runs through Tenderden .
Origin of name
The city name is derived from the Old English word "Tenet Waraden" and means the camp of a man from the tribe of the inhabitants of the island of Thanet in a clearing.
history
The place grew from the 14th century as a result of the boom in the local wool processing factories, which was caused by the influx of Flemish clothing makers. Compared to other centers in the Weald area , Tenterden had the advantage of having its own sea access.
The lumber from the Weald area was used for shipbuilding. Tenterden was admitted to the Cinque-Ports-Bund in 1449 .
Much of what is now Romney Marsh had not yet been reclaimed and was still under water; today Tenterden is no longer a port city. The distance to the sea is about 20 kilometers.
City administration
The city is divided into four wards for administrative purposes : North, South, West and St. Michaels.
Churches and chapels
There are two parishes called "parish churches " in England:
- The catchment area of St. Mildred Church includes the city center. The church dates from the 12th century and was expanded extensively in the centuries that followed. In 1461 the striking church tower was built, which at that time also served as a lighthouse.
- The Church of St. Michael was consecrated in 1863; the steeple was added twelve years later.
- The Unitarian Chapel dates back to 1695. A plaque on the chapel reminds that Benjamin Franklin attended a service here in 1783, which was given by Joseph Priestley .
partnership
Tenderden is twinned with the French community of Avallon .
Born in the city
- David Frost (1939–2013), journalist, television presenter and political satirist
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ 2011 Census: Ward level population ( Memento of the original from March 8, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF) Retrieved May 26, 2017. Figures refer to St. Michaels , North and South Wards only . The Ward West is statistically recorded together with Rolvenden.
- ^ Tenterden & District Twinning Association , accessed May 26, 2017
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Coordinates: 51 ° 4 ′ N , 0 ° 41 ′ E