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| Kent | |
| Category: | County |
| Continent: | Europe |
| Country: | England |
| Points of interest: | Dymchurch; Romney Marsh |
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the River Thames estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of Medway. Kent has a nominal border with France halfway through the Channel Tunnel. Maidstone is its county town and historically Rochester and Canterbury have been accorded city status, though only the latter still holds it.
The village of Dymchurch is located in the Shepway district of Kent. One of its more notable locales is the Romney Marsh. The illicit smuggling of alcohol was a major trade in Dymchurch during the late 18th century, with many operations taking place in or near Romney Marsh. Tales of illegal smuggling from this era inspired author Russell Thorndike to write the Doctor Syn series of novels. These stories also became the inspiration behind the 1962 film Night Creatures by Hammer Film Productions.
Points of Interest[]
- Caterham
- Kenley
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