Chilham
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| Chilham | |
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  Chilham shown within Kent |
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| Population | 1595[1] |
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| Parish | Chilham |
| District | Ashford |
| Shire county | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CANTERBURY |
| Postcode district | CT4 |
| Dialling code | 01227 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Ashford |
| List of places: UK • England • Kent | |
Chilham is a parish in the English county of Kent. Visited by tourists worldwide, it is known for its beauty. Chilham has been a location for a number of films and television dramas. In particular it hosted the 1944 film by Michael Powell and Emeric Presburger, A Canterbury Tale (1944).
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[edit] The village
Chilham is located in the valley of the River Great Stour, and beside the A28 road 6 miles (10 km) south of Canterbury. It is centered around an erstwhile market square, where a traditional annual May Day is celebrated; the Square and the village are transformed by market stalls and festivities. At each end of the square are its major buildings: Chilham Castle and the 15th century parish church, dedicated to St Mary. The White Horse Public House dates from the 16th century.
The village railway station is located on the line from Ashford to Canterbury. The part of the village where the situated is located is Bagham.
[edit] Settlements
There are three settlements in the parish: Chilham, Shottenden and Old Wives Lees. The Neolithic longbarrow of Julliberrie's Grave is in the parish.
[edit] Public houses
There are two pubs, the Woolpack and the White Horse. There is also Chilham Castle, which was owned by the Viscounts Massereene and Ferrard until it was sold in 1997. The present owner is Mr Stuart Wheeler.
The Church is a Norman structure and it is believed that Thomas á Becket was buried in the churchyard. A walk around the church will reveal a beautiful 'Queen Anne' Old Vicarage which is just one example of the fine houses in the village.
There is also a privately owned restaurant and tea shop, post office and gift shop.
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[edit] References
- ^ Ashford Borough Council Census 2001
