Museums · South East England
Chillenden
In or near Barnsole.
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
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesham · 2.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chillenden, the nearest railway station is Aylesham, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT3 1PS. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
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. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Goodnestone. 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. 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. Chillenden Windmill, restored in 2005, lies just north of the village. 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.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Goodnestone. 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. 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. Chillenden Windmill, restored in 2005, lies just north of the village. 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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2350, 1.2500
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Goodnestone
- Postcode
- CT3 1PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesham — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Chillenden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chillenden?
- Chillenden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT3 1PS), in the parish of Goodnestone.
- What is Chillenden?
- 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
- How do I get to Chillenden?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT3 1PS.
- Is Chillenden a protected site?
- Yes — Chillenden is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Chillenden?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT3 1PS.