Horden, Kent
| Horden | |
|---|---|
View of Blantyre from Worms Hill | |
Horden Location within Kent | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Cranbrook |
| Postcode district | TN17 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
Horden is a village in the Maidstone district of Kent, England. The population is included in the civil parish of Goudhurst.
The village takes its name from the Horden family: Edward Horden was a courtier to three Tudor monarchs, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, serving as Clerk of the Green Cloth. He lived at Finchcocks manor house.[1]
The now-closed prison HMP Blantyre House is located at Horden, on Roundgreen Lane.
External links
Media related to Horden, Kent at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ^ "Parishes: Goudhurst (part) The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent: Volume 7". British History Online. W Bristow, 1798. Retrieved 14 January 2025.