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Place record TR 06 SW 124 - Faversham
Summary
faversham is an ancient Royal demesne, whose origins can be traced back to the 6th century. It has been a market town and port for at least a thousand years, probably longer. In 1147 AD, it became the site of King Stephen's new Abbey of St Saviour in which the royal family was buried.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0159 6143 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR06SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> AS Towns in S Eng 1984 plan 28-32 (J Haslam) (OS Card Reference). SKE37388.
<2> OS 1:10000 1976 (OS Card Reference). SKE48161.
<3> Beresford, M.W. & Finberg, H.P.R. English Md Boroughs. 1973, 128 (OS Card Reference). SKE37632.
<4> A. Percival, Faversham Society, 2008, Gunpowder industry (Verbal communication). SKE13298.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE37388 OS Card Reference: AS Towns in S Eng 1984 plan 28-32 (J Haslam).
- <2> SKE48161 OS Card Reference: OS 1:10000 1976.
- <3> SKE37632 OS Card Reference: Beresford, M.W. & Finberg, H.P.R. English Md Boroughs. 1973, 128.
- <4> SKE13298 Verbal communication: A. Percival, Faversham Society. 2008. Gunpowder industry.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 23 2021 3:54PM