Difference between revisions of "Oldbury, Kent"
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| − | Oldbury is a hamlet in [[Kent]], on the west side of the village of [[Ightham]], to which it is effectively attached. | + | '''Oldbury''' is a hamlet in [[Kent]], on the west side of the village of [[Ightham]], to which it is effectively attached. |
Beside the hamlet on Ightham Common are the earthworks of a large, Iron Age fortress, known as [[Oldbury Camp]], or just 'Oldbury': the hamlet takes its name from the fort, the name being the Old English ''Eald byrig''; 'old fort'. The southern half of the fort site is now owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], which also owns [[Ightham Mote]], a manor house to the south. | Beside the hamlet on Ightham Common are the earthworks of a large, Iron Age fortress, known as [[Oldbury Camp]], or just 'Oldbury': the hamlet takes its name from the fort, the name being the Old English ''Eald byrig''; 'old fort'. The southern half of the fort site is now owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]], which also owns [[Ightham Mote]], a manor house to the south. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:41, 24 November 2018
| Oldbury | |
| Kent | |
|---|---|
 Cottage on Oldbury Lane | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ587564 |
| Location: | 51°17’6"N, 0°16’28"E |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Sevenoaks |
| Postcode: | TN15 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Tonbridge and Malling |
Oldbury is a hamlet in Kent, on the west side of the village of Ightham, to which it is effectively attached.
Beside the hamlet on Ightham Common are the earthworks of a large, Iron Age fortress, known as Oldbury Camp, or just 'Oldbury': the hamlet takes its name from the fort, the name being the Old English Eald byrig; 'old fort'. The southern half of the fort site is now owned by the National Trust, which also owns Ightham Mote, a manor house to the south.
Outside links
- Oldbury Hill – National Trust
