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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
14 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Burham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Larkfield, 14km from Leeds Castle.
Burham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,195, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Burham is a village and civil parish in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling in Kent, England. According to the 2001 census, it had a population of 1,251, decreasing to 1,195 at the 2011 Census. The village is near the Medway towns.
The history of Burham can be traced to Roman times. AD43 saw the Battle of the MedwayRead more
at the crossing point on the River Medway, where Burham is now, when the invading Roman legions, advancing west across Kent, were confronted by a massed army of the ancient British tribes. The Roman victory altered the course of history in Britain, and the remains of Roman buildings have been found in Burham and the neighbouring village of Eccles.
There has been a Settlement in Burham since Saxon times, "ham" being the Saxon word for "settlement" — the "Bur" part of the name comes from "burgh", or borough, referring to the borough of Rochester. The name "Burham" means "the village near the borough".
In the 11th century Burham belonged to Leofwine Godwinson, brother of King Harold. He was killed along with his brother at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is listed as having six sulings (about 240 acres) of land. There were two major farms, 15 "villeins" each farming 30 acres (120,000 m2) and 20 "borderers" each farming about 5 acres (20,000 m2). There was a church and a mill with woodland sufficient to support 20 hogs. The medieval church of St Mary is now redundant and stands on the riverbank 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) to the west of the village. It is now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust having been saved from dereliction by the Friends of Friendless Churches in the 1950s.
About 1830 Burham became a "cement village" on the Medway with the establishment of the local cement industry, after the discovery of the manufacturing technique for Portland cement (so called because of its resemblance to Portland stone).
By 1841 the village's population had grown to 380 and increased to a maximum of 1,725 in 1901. By 2021 it was about 1,300.
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Burham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3324 latitude, 0.4783 longitude.
Burham has a population of approximately 1,195 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
14 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
15 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
27 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
30 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
37 km · about 45 min drive
historic highway
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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