Biddenden
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| Biddenden | |
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| Statistics | |
| Population: | 2434 [1] |
| Ordnance Survey | |
| OS grid reference: | TQ850383 |
| Administration | |
| Parish: | Biddenden |
| Borough: | Ashford |
| Shire county: | Kent |
| Region: | South East England |
| Constituent country: | England |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom |
| Other | |
| Ceremonial county: | Kent |
| Historic county: | Kent |
| Services | |
| Police force: | Kent Police |
| Fire and rescue: | {{{Fire}}} |
| Ambulance: | South East Coast |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | TONBRIDGE |
| Postal district: | TN27 |
| Dialling code: | 01580 |
| Politics | |
| UK Parliament: | Ashford |
| European Parliament: | South East England |
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Biddenden is a village and civil parish in the Ashford District of Kent, England. The village lies on the Weald of Kent, some five miles (8km) north of Tenterden. It was centre for Wealden iron industry and also of clothmaking. During the reign of Edward III some Flemish clothworkers settled in the area. The ready availability of raw materials led to the establishment of an industry for the production of broadcloth. An important cottage industry is established to the west, where wine and cider is produced.
Biddenden is also the trading name of Biddenden's Cider. Biddenden's cider is made by Biddenden Vineyards Ltd. whose premises are close to the village of Biddenden. Biddenden Vineyards have a website (see external links).
In 1100, Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst, a pair of conjoined twins, were born in the village.
[edit] External links
- Official Site for Biddenden Parish Council
- Official Site for Biddenden Post Office
- Notes on the village
- The Maids of Biddenden
- Biddenden's Cider and Wine
[edit] References
- ^ Ashford Borough Council Census 2001
