History of Lenham, kent.
Lenham, often known as “Leana’s homestead or village,” is derived from the Old English “hm,” which means “village, homestead, estate,” along with a warlord’s name. Lenham is listed in the Domesday Book as Lerham and Lertham. The river Len was given its name by the village.
Saint Mary the Virgin is honoured in the Grade I-listed Lenham parish church. The first church was constructed by the Normans, and it was destroyed by fire in 1297. It appears that the fire was intentionally set, for which Archbishop Winchelsea condemned the offenders in 1298. Over the ensuing 200 years, they rebuilt and expanded the structure.
There were four bells in the tower as of 1552, but Robert Mot added one in 1592, and James Bartlett added a tenor in 1686. To complete eight bells, Robert Catlin cast two trebles in 1751. St. Mary’s church was characterised as a “big, attractive edifice” with a “square tower at the west end” in 1798 by Edward Hasted. This tower houses an excellent clock that strikes the hours and quarters as well as a set of chimes. There are two chancels and two isles in it. In 1867, the Victorians reconstructed the east wall. The bells were rededicated by the Bishop of Dover in October 1960 after John Taylor rehung them in a new frame in 1959.
On July 1, 1884, Lenham Railway Station debuted on the Maidstone to Ashford line of the London Chatham and Dover Railway.
Three individuals’ remains were discovered under the floor when Kent author Robert Goodsall bought and started rebuilding the 15th-century Hall House in 1946. The three people—two men and a woman—along with the various weaponry have been determined by tests to be roughly 1200 years old.
Best Hotels in Lenham
1. The Dog & Bear Hotel
The Dog & Bear Hotel in Lenham, which dates back to 1602, has warm log fires, a courtyard terrace, and cooked breakfasts. Maidstone is a 20-minute drive away with free parking.
2. Luxury self-catering at Shepherd Cottages in the heart of Kent
Shepherd Cottages’ luxurious self-catering in the heart of Kent is located in Lenham and has a patio. This vacation rental features a private pool, a garden, BBQ grills, and free WiFi.
3. Chilston Park Hotel
This hotel is housed in a stately, Grade I-listed building that was originally the residence of lords and statesmen. It features 22 acres of rural grounds.
4. Bolton Barn
Bolton Barn is situated in Lenham, in a neighbourhood that is suited to cyclists, 16 kilometres from Ashford Eurostar International and 32 kilometres from Canterbury West Train Station.
5. Honywood Cottage
At 20 kilometres from Ashford Eurostar International, 29 kilometres from Chatham Train Station, and 30 kilometres from the Historic Chatham Dockyard, Honywood Cottage is located in Lenham.
6. The Hen House Cottage
Lenham is home to The Hen House Cottage, which is 20 kilometres from Ashford Eurostar International, 29 kilometres from Chatham Train Station, and 30 kilometres from Historic Chatham Dockyard.
7. The Coach House
In Harrietsham, there is a hot tub at The Coach House. This vacation house has free WiFi, free private parking, a garden, and grilling equipment.
8. Rural cottage in an idyllic Kent setting
This brand-new property is a rural cottage in a picturesque Kent location, complete with a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi and garden views, Kent lodging.
9. Hot tub on your own at Birch Cottage
Birch Cottage with a private hot tub offers accommodations in Harrietsham with free WiFi and garden views. It also has a garden, a terrace, and grilling facilities.
10. Private wood-fired hot tub in rural barn
Rural Barn with a Private Wood Fired Hot Tub in Maidstone offers lodging with a garden, a patio, BBQ equipment, and free WiFi. Leeds Castle is about 2 km away.
11. Willow
22 kilometres from Ashford Eurostar International, 23 kilometres from Chatham Train Station, and 24 kilometres from the Historic Chatham Dockyard, Willow in Hollingbourne provides lodging with complimentary WiFi.
12. Dormestone House
Leeds Castle is 12 km away, and Ashford Eurostar International is 14 km away, from Dormestone House. It also has a tennis court.
13. Spend Some Time at Shepherd’s Huts
Take Time Shepherd’s Huts is a lodging option in Egerton that is situated 32 kilometres from Canterbury West Train Station, 33 kilometres from Canterbury East Train Station, and 33 kilometres from the University of Kent.
14. Yew Tree Farm
Yew Tree Farm is a property located in Ashford that has a hot tub. The apartment, which is 13 miles from Leeds Castle, has a garden and free private parking.
15. The Red Lion
The Red Lion in Charing, which has a garden, a patio, and a bar, is close to Leeds Castle (13 km) and Ashford Eurostar International (14 km).
