Worth Hundred

Worth Hundred, shown within the Lathe of Shepway and Kent

Worth is a hundred of Kent that forms part of the Lathe of Shepway. It is bounded by Newchurch to the west; by Street to the north; and by Hythe to the east. It had a population of 4,570 in 2011.

It comprises the ancient parishes of:

• Aldington (part)^*
• Blackmanstone
• Burmarsh
• Dymchurch
• Eastbridge
• Hurst (part)^†
• Lympne (part)^†
• Newington (part)^‡
• Orgarswick
• West Hythe (part)^§

^*: Mostly in Bircholt Franchise, but also extends into Hythe, Newchurch and Street hundreds.
^†: Mostly in Street hundred.
^‡: Mostly in Folkestone hundred. Small detached parts in Worth and Street hundreds.
^§: Mostly in Hythe hundred.