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Hartridge

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Hertrigge, parish of Ebney; Hawridge

In the historic county of Kent (Modern Authority of Kent, 1974 county of Kent).

Emery writes 'In 1487 John Guldeford received a licence to crenellate his manors of Brockley, Halden, Hawridge and Tenterden in Kent.' The actual licence refers to Hertrigge, parish of Ebney. Is this Hartridge Manor north of Cranbrook?

This site has been described as a;
Fortified Manor House.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Uncertain remains.

A Royal licence to crenellate was granted in 1487 Oct 6.


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