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Posted by admin on December 23, 2011
During Saxon period (AD 410-1065) inhabitation of the Romney Marshes increased dramatically. The first of a long series of documentary evidence relating to Lydd, for example, starts from 8th Century, with a Saxon charter referring to a grant of land at ‘Hlyda’ (from where Lydd takes its name) and land ownership documents for surrounding areas on public record. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Romney Marsh has some of the oldest names in Kent, if not the country. Many of these names are no longer used or have evolved over time. Likewise, many local names are also disappearing. This page details many of these original and local names and the definitions for many place names across the Marsh. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The Romney Marshes are situated in the South East corner of England, covering an area of approximately 100 square miles and includes the third largest coast wetland in Europe. They compromise Romney Marsh itself, Walland Marsh and Denge Marsh. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by admin on December 1, 2011
The Romney Marshes in Kent, England were formed by the silting up of rivers and lagoons and inning by man over the centuries. The Dungeness promontory by contrast was caused by single shifting from offshore deposits further along the channel (notably at Pett Level).
Over the last 3000 years, the Ness (from nes in Icelandic, meaning headland) has slowly grown in size and gradually worked its way up the channel, with the sea moving single from one side to the other. The extent of this expansion can be seen in the light-houses of the headland. Since 1615, five light houses have had to be built each new generation closer to the water edge as the shingle banks grew and the sea continued to retreat. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
