Summary
Chillenden is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Goodnestone, in the Dover district, in east Kent, England. It is between Canterbury and Deal. In 1931 the parish had a population of 130.[1] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Goodnestone.[2]
| Chillenden | |
|---|---|
 The Grifins Head, Chillenden | |
  Chillenden Location within Kent | |
| OS grid reference | TR2753 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dover |
| Postcode district | CT15 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
In the Domesday Book of 1086, Chillenden was recorded as 'Cilledene'. The parish in 1800 was made up of 160 acres (65 ha), containing three farms: one belonging to a Mr. Hammond, the other two to Sir Brook Bridges. A pedlary fair was held here on Whit Monday.[3]
The church, is dedicated to All Saints, in the priory of Ledes after being given to it by William of Norwich. The incumbency included three acres of glebe.[3]
Chillenden was home to the families of Thomas Chillenden and William Chillenden, as indicated by their surnames.
A double murder occurred in Chillenden in 1996. Michael Stone was convicted of killing Lin Russell and her daughter Megan. Stone received a life sentence with parole available after 25 years.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Population statistics Chillenden CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Chillenden CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b Hasted, Edward (1800). "Parishes". The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent. 10. Institute of Historical Research: 95–98. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Michael Stone fails in judicial review bid". BBC News. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
External links edit
Media related to Chillenden at Wikimedia Commons- Parish website
