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Plumstead, Kent

Plumstead is a former village that is now a western suburb of Woolwich, Kent. The manor and parish of Plumstead date from ancient times. The earliest record is from c.970 to 'Plumstede'. St Nicholas' Church dates from the 12th century, with a 17th-century tower. Plumstead expanded rapidly in the 1880s with housing developed for workers at the Royal Arsenal. It is within the council area of Greenwich.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.487003,0.09446
Grid Reference: TQ 4551 7853
Council Area: Greenwich CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 36144
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Plumstead,_Kent_36144

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