Chestfield
| Chestfield | |
  Chestfield shown within Kent |
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| Population | 2,915[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Chestfield |
| District | City of Canterbury |
| Shire county | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CANTERBURY |
| Postcode district | CT5 3 |
| Dialling code | 01227 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | Canterbury |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| List of places: UK • England • Kent | |
Chestfield /ˈtʃɛstˌfɪəld/ is a village (and civil parish along with Swalecliffe) in the Canterbury District of Kent, England. The parish is located a mile or so from the sea on the north coast of Kent, between the towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. It is five miles (8km) north of Canterbury.
In Chestfield, you can find:
- Chestfield Medical Centre
- Supermarket (Sainsbury's)
- DIY store (B&Q)
- Whitstable Rugby Club
- Chestfield Golf Club
- Chestfield Cricket Club
- Women's Institute hall
- The Chestfield Barn
- Large children's play area
- McDonalds
The Chestfield Barn (pictured) originated as part of the Chestfield Manor in the 14th century, a possession of the half-brother of William the Conqueror, Odo, Bishop of Bayeux. It is believed that the Manor dates back to as early as 1084, particularly as it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the early part of the 20th century the barn was converted into a golf house by Abe Mitchell, to service the 700 acre golf course constructed in 1924 by George Reeves, making the barn the oldest golf club house in the country.
In September, members of Chestfield Cricket Club will attempt to break the world record for the longest cricket match. The record currently stands at 34 hours.
| Towns and villages in the Canterbury district of Kent, England |
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| Adisham • Barham • Bekesbourne • Beltinge • Bishopsbourne • Blean • Boyden Gate • Bramling • Bridge • Broad Oak • Broomfield • Chartham • Chartham Hatch • Chestfield • Chislet • East Stourmouth • Fordwich • Greenhill • Hackington • Hales Place • Harbledown • Hawthorn • Herne • Herne Bay • Hersden • Hillborough • Hoath • Ickham • Kingston • Littlebourne • Lower Hardres • Marshside • Nackington • Patrixbourne • Petham • Pett Bottom • Reculver • Rough Common • Stuppington • Sturry • Swalecliffe • Tankerton • Thanington Without • Tyler Hill • Upper Harbledown • Upper Hardres • Waltham • Westbere • Whitstable • Wickhambreaux • Wincheap • Womenswold • Woolage Green • Woolage Village • Yorkletts |
| The city of Canterbury • List of places in Kent |
References
- ^ National Statistics Census 2001
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