Ightham
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| Ightham | |
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| Borough: | Tonbridge & Malling |
| County: | Kent |
| Region: | South East England |
| Nation: | England |
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| Ceremonial County: | Kent |
| Traditional County: | Kent |
| Postal County: | Kent |
The village of Ightham (pron. Ite-um) in Kent is most famous for the nearby medieval manor of Ightham Mote although the village itself is of even greater antiquity .
Ightham is not mentioned in Domesday Book but place name evidence implies the name is derived from the Saxon 'Ehtaham'. 'Ehta' is a Jutish personal name, while 'ham' means settlement.
The parish church dates from the 12th century and in 1336 Edward II granted a request for permission to hold an annual fair in the village.