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West Malling is a historic market town in Kent. Believed to have originated in the Saxon period, West Malling had emerged as a market town by the 11th century, its growth further spurred when Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester, founded St. Mary’s Abbey for Benedictine nuns around 1090. St Leonard's Tower is also reputed to have been built by Gundulf. The High Street retains its mediæval plan and has many fine ancient buildings hidden behind 17th and 18th-century facades. The town is within the council area of Tonbridge and Malling (Kent).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.294704,0.40882491
Grid Reference: TQ 6804 5781
Civil Parish: West Malling CP
Council Area: Tonbridge and Malling CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA
GBPN ID: 48721
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Malling,_Kent_48721
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.294704,0.40882491
Grid Reference: TQ 6804 5781
Civil Parish: West Malling CP
Council Area: Tonbridge and Malling CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA
GBPN ID: 48721
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Malling,_Kent_48721
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