A History of Lyminge

We realise that in a parish, which has existed some 1600 years as a settlement from the Romans to the present day, this is not going to be a simple task. It is important therefore, that we plan the production of the history in a way which will:

• Gain your support along with such institutions as the Lyminge Association and the Historical Society.
• Involve everyone who has an interest in the parish, its history and is willing to help.
• Produce parts of the history quickly – this will help sustain momentum and interest.
• Make each part available at the least possible cost.
• Design the publication in a flexible way which can capture current interests whilst forming a coherent historical whole.

We are actively seeking researchers, writers, proof readers and helpers to get the project going and produce the initial chapters. Whether you wish to contribute your labour, expertise or just offer support please contact Duncan Harrington, Ashton Lodge, Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone CT18 8JA, email: history.research@btinternet.com.

The history will be published in instalments; some of the intended topics are:

• What has already been written about Lyminge from Domesday and beyond.
• Anglo-Saxon Lyminge including translation of charters.
• The Parish Church, its origins and subsequent buildings.
• Rectors and vicars – including details of past ministers & church and churchyard monuments.
• Non-Conformist Ministries, their churches and chapels.
• Churchwardens and the vestry – the records of the parish officers.
• The manors of Eastleigh and Lyminge, including a survey of the registered land and a translation of an early Lyminge manorial book.
• Topography, environment, geology and the boundaries of the parish.
• The Victorian enclosure of the waste lands and their sale showing documents and maps.
• Transport and toll roads.
• Farming, markets and business.
• Forest, park, flora and fauna.
• Sports, associations and clubs.
• Public houses.
• Biographical sketches and reminiscences.
• The modern village.

Each part will be 96 pages of A5 in a card cover and will contain one or more chapters including the main text, illustrations and appendices. The appendices will contain transcriptions of the original documents and translations of material relating to the parish, property and people of the village. It is hoped to include A3 and A4 maps and illustrations, with perhaps some in colour. The parts will be organised such that the whole will be able to be bound and the indices and page numbering will coincide.

To subscribe to Part 1 of the History of Lyminge (due out in the autumn) at a cost of £5.00, please contact Lyminge History Society, John L Carr, Korf House, Canterbury Road, Lyminge CT18 8HU, tel: 01303 862972, email: jon@serenitas.co.uk.