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Goudhurst history
The Battle of Goudhurst in 1747 led to the end of the Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers and the execution of local gang leader Thomas Kingsmill. The village was one of those involved in the Wealden iron industry; it was a centre for the growing of hops and for weaving.
St Mary’s Church
St Mary’s church was founded in 1170 by Robert de Crevecour. Until 1637 it had a tall spire which was destroyed by lightning in that year. During the Victorian era the church was restored by the architects William Slater and Richard Carpenter.
Bedgebury
Bedgebury is one of the oldest estates in Kent. It passed into the hands of the Culpeper family in 1450. A new house was built which itself became a girls’ school in the 1920s. In 2007 the school was purchased by the Bell Educational Trust.
Village Green
A former Glebe Field at the East end of St Mary’s Church was registered as a village green by Kent County Council in June 2016. It is owned by the Diocese of Canterbury and is maintained by Goudhurst Parish Council.
Public transport
Branch railway line from Paddock Wood had a station for the village. It was opened on 1 October 1892 and was originally named ‘Hope Mill for Goudhurst and Lamberhurst’ before being renamed ‘Goudhurst’ on 4 September 1893. The station was closed on 12 June 1961 because of lack of use.
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