Ashford, Kent
Ashford is a town in Kent. It lies on the River Great Stour and on the eastern edge of the ancient forest of the Weald. It is listed in Domesday as 'Essetesford'. It has been a market town since the Middle Ages. It became a major railway hub in the 19th century. St Mary's Church dates from the 13th century. The town is within the council area of Ashford (Kent).
Primary Name(s): Ashford
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.149175,0.872548
Grid Reference: TR 0100 4280
Council Area: Ashford CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA
GBPN ID: GBPN1368
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ashford,_Kent_1368
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q725261
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Ashford%2C_Kent
Primary Name(s): Ashford
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.149175,0.872548
Grid Reference: TR 0100 4280
Council Area: Ashford CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA
GBPN ID: GBPN1368
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ashford,_Kent_1368
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q725261
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Ashford%2C_Kent
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