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  1. Until the early 20th century Mersham was for its majority a farming and orchard-tending community with close ties to the local market town of Ashford. The small village dates back to Saxon times and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury for over 500 years.

  2. Welcome to Mersham. Mersham is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of Ashford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church.

  3. Mersham is a mostly agricultural large village and civil parish near Ashford in Kent, England. Mersham has about 806 residents. ... Finberry is situated 2 miles west ...

  4. Aug 1, 2024 · If Mersham isn’t quite hitting the mark for you, there are other nearby options to consider. Ashford offers more urban amenities and might be more suitable if you prefer a bustling atmosphere. On the other hand, Smeeth and Finberry provide similar vibes to Mersham but might offer more school options and possibly slightly lower property prices.

  5. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Mersham like this: MERSHAM, a village and a parish in East-Ashford district, Kent. The village stands adjacent to the Tunbridge and Dover railway, 1½ mile NNW of Smeeth r. station, and 3½ SE of Ashford; is a pleasant place; and has a post office under Ashford ...

  6. www.kentpast.co.uk › FN › MershamMersham - Kent Past

    Mersham is another eponymic, commemorating 'Maersa's village'. This comes from the Saxon word 'ham', meaning 'village or settlement'. It is first recorded in 858 as Mersaham. The small village dates back to Saxon times and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury for over 500 years.

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  8. Mersham is a small village 3 miles east of Ashford (pop. 1022 at the last Census). It was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury for over 500 years. St. John Baptist Church stands on an Anglo-Saxon site and is part Norman. The village has two water mills on the East Stour river, one of which is still working and open to the public.

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