Lamberhurst
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| Lamberhurst | |
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| Statistics | |
| Population: | 1491 [1] |
| Ordnance Survey | |
| OS grid reference: | TQ675361 |
| Administration | |
| Borough: | Tunbridge Wells |
| Shire county: | Kent |
| Region: | South East England |
| Constituent country: | England |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom |
| Other | |
| Ceremonial county: | Kent |
| Historic county: | East Sussex |
| Services | |
| Police force: | Kent Police |
| Ambulance service: | South East Coast |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | TONBRIDGE |
| Postal district: | TN3 |
| Dialling code: | 01892 |
| Politics | |
| UK Parliament: | Tunbridge Wells |
| European Parliament: | South East England |
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Lamberhurst is a village on the borders of Kent and East Sussex, although the parish was, at one time, in both counties. The county border was moved to allow farmers in Sussex to get a better price for their hops.
It was, before the Industrial Revolution, an important centre of the Wealden iron industry, which had been set up during Roman times. Since then it has been home to Margaret Thatcher, acquired an extensive golf course, has controversially been by-passed and played a major role in English wine production.
The village lies in the valley of the River Teise, one of the main tributaries of the River Medway. Part of that river valley has been flooded: the resultant lake is Bewl Water.
Also nearby are the ruins of Bayham Abbey.
The village has been recently bypassed by the A21 trunk road, which previously ran through the village. The decision caused some controversy due to its location in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The closest railway station is Frant railway station, which is located in the hamlet of Bells Yew Green. (Note that some sources may erroneously refer to this station as "Bells Yew Green Station".)
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- ^ National Statistics Census 2001
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with the surrounding suburbs, villages, towns and parishes: |
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Ashurst • Benenden • Bidborough • Brenchley • Capel • Cranbrook • Curtisden Green • Five Oak Green • Frittenden • Goudhurst • Groombridge • Hartley • Hawkhurst • High Brooms • Horsmonden • Lamberhurst • Langton Green • Matfield • Old Groombridge • Paddock Wood • Pembury • Sandhurst • Southborough • Speldhurst • Stone Cross • Swattenden |
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| The borough of Tunbridge Wells List of places in Kent |
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