Downhamford
Downhamford is a hundred of Kent that forms part of the Lathe of St Augustine. It is bounded by Bleangate to the north; by Preston and Wingham to the east; by Kinghamford to the south; by Bridge and Petham to the south-west; and by Westgate to the west. It had a population of 4,018 in 2011.
It comprises the ancient parishes of:
- Adisham
- Bekesbourne (part)*
- Fordwich
- Ickham
- Littlebourne†
- Staple (part)‡
- Stodmarsh
- Wickhambreux
*: Detached parts; mostly in Bridge and Petham.
†: A very small part of Littlebourne extends into the city of Canterbury (locally in Westgate hundred).
‡: Extends into Wingham hundred.