Worth Hundred
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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.