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'''Farningham''' is a village and [[civil parish]] in the [[Sevenoaks District]] of [[Kent]], England. It is located {{convert|3|miles|km|0}} south-east of [[Swanley]].
'''Farningham''' is a village and [[civil parish]] in the [[Sevenoaks District]] of [[Kent]], England. It is located {{convert|3|miles|km|0}} south-east of [[Swanley]].
It has a population of 1,314.<ref name=ONS>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11123362&c=Farningham&d=16&e=62&g=6437945&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1474212427599&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|accessdate=18 September 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics |work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref>
It has a population of 1,314.<ref name=ONS>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11123362&c=Farningham&d=16&e=62&g=6437945&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1474212427599&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|access-date=18 September 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics |work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Farningham is believed to be home to [[Neolithic]] history – flint and other tools have been discovered and can be found in the Dartford Museum. The [[Roman Empire|Romans]] occupied the general area after their invasion in the 1st century and, along with large evidence of habitation down the road in [[Lullingstone]], there is also evidence of Roman habitation in Farningham. Three farmhouses and three villas have been unearthed. Charles Dickens was a visitor during his time for the trout fishing that the Darent provided.
Farningham is believed to be home to [[Neolithic]] human occupancy – flint and other tools have been discovered and can be found in the Dartford Museum. The [[Roman Empire|Romans]] occupied the general area after their invasion in the 1st century AD and, along with large evidence of habitation down the road in [[Lullingstone]], there is also evidence of Roman habitation in Farningham.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} Three farmhouses and three villas have been unearthed. Charles Dickens was a visitor during his time for the trout fishing that the Darent provided.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


The [[Domesday Book]] records that before the Norman conquest, Farningham was owned by an [[Anglo Saxon]] [[Thegn|thane]] called Alstan.<ref>[https://erenow.com/postclassical/1066thehiddenhistoryinthebayeuxtapestry/20.html Wadard and Vital]</ref>
The [[Domesday Book]] records that before the Norman conquest, Farningham was owned by an [[Anglo Saxon]] [[Thegn|thane]] called Alstan.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20180427235128/https://erenow.com/postclassical/1066thehiddenhistoryinthebayeuxtapestry/20.html Wadard and Vital]}}</ref>


In the nineteenth century ''Farningham'' was adopted as the assumed surname of [[Marianne Farningham]], a religious writer and editor, who was born here.<ref>{{cite DNB |wstitle=Hearn, Mary Anne |supplement=2}}</ref>
In the nineteenth century ''Farningham'' was adopted as the assumed surname of [[Marianne Farningham]], a religious writer and editor, who was born here.<ref>{{cite DNB |wstitle=Hearn, Mary Anne |supplement=2}}</ref>


Used only for [[WW1]] there used to be an [[airfield]] used by the [[RAF]] for emergency landings.
Used only for [[WW1]] there used to be an [[airfield]] used by the [[RAF]] for emergency landings.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


The [[church building|parish church]] is dedicated to [[St Peter]] and [[St Paul]].
The [[church building|parish church]] is dedicated to [[St Peter]] and [[St Paul]].
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===Rail===
===Rail===
The nearest [[National Rail]] stations are [[Farningham Road station|Farningham Road]] located 2 miles north in [[Sutton at Hone]] with services to [[London Victoria railway station|London Victoria]] via [[Bromley South railway station|Bromley South]] and to [[Gillingham railway station (Kent)|Gillingham]] and [[Eynsford railway station|Eynsford]] located 2 miles south with services to [[London Blackfriars]] via Bromley South & [[Catford railway station|Catford]] and to [[Sevenoaks railway station|Sevenoaks]].
Farningham is not served by any railway stations directly; however, two stations are located within walking distance:
* {{rws|Farningham Road}} on the [[Chatham main line]], with services to {{stn|London Victoria}}, {{rws|Gillingham|Kent}}, {{stn|Faversham}}, [[Canterbury East railway station|Canterbury]], {{rws|Dover}}, {{rws|Margate}} and {{rws|Ramsgate}};
* {{rws|Eynsford}} on the [[Maidstone line]], with services to London (both Victoria and {{stn|Blackfriars}}), {{rws|Sevenoaks}}, [[Maidstone East railway station|Maidstone]], [[Ashford International railway station|Ashford]] and [[Canterbury West railway station|Canterbury]].

Despite Farningham Road station being named after the village, Eynsford station is in fact the nearer of the two.


===Buses===
===Buses===
* 421 to [[Swanley]] and to [[Sevenoaks]] (Limited Monday to Saturday off peak journeys)
* 2 to [[Swanley]] or to [[Sevenoaks]]. 2 journeys each way Monday to Saturday, Operated by [[Go-Coach]].
* 429 to [[Dartford]] via Swanley and to [[West Kingsdown]] (Sunday journeys continue past Dartford to [[Bluewater (shopping centre)|Bluewater]])
* 429 to [[Dartford]] via Swanley & [[Joydens Wood]] or to [[West Kingsdown]]. Monday to Saturday, Operated by Go Coach.


==Mills==
==Mills==


Farningham had a [[watermill]], powered by the [[River Darent]], the building of which survives. There was a [[windmill]] at Chimham's Farm, which was moved in 1880 to [[West Kingsdown Windmill|West Kingsdown]], where it still stands.
Farningham had a [[watermill]], powered by the [[River Darent]], the building of which survives. There was a [[windmill]] at Chimham's Farm, which was moved in 1880 to [[West Kingsdown Windmill|West Kingsdown]], where it still stands.

==Fort Farningham==
One of fifteen small [[polygonal fort]]s, known as the London Mobilisation Centres, which were built around London in the 1890s as part of the [[London Defence Positions]] scheme. It is sited overlooking the River Darent, around {{convert|1|mile}} west of Farningham. A [[ditch (fortification)|ditch]] surrounding the fort was filled-in during the second half of the 20th century. The site was protected by three projecting [[caponier]]s and a [[Rampart (fortification)|rampart]] and [[parapet]] which could be used by infantry. The interior has a central row of three [[casemate]]s and a [[Magazine (artillery)|magazine]]. During the 1960s, a monitoring post for the [[Royal Observer Corps]] was constructed in the moat, part of the [[United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation]] and intended for the reporting of nuclear explosions during the [[Cold War]]. The fort became a [[scheduled monument]] in 2000,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019246 |title=Fort Farningham: a London mobilisation centre |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=historicengland.org.uk |publisher=Historic England |access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref> and is in private ownership.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.victorianforts.co.uk/redan/mobil.htm |title=The London Mobilisation Centres : Gazeteer |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=www.victorianforts.co.uk |publisher= |access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref>


==Sport==
==Sport==


Home to Farningham Cricket Club along Horton Way the club has been in existence since 1857 providing cricketing facilities for the local community. Currently fielding two senior league Saturday teams and one Sunday friendly team along with a thriving junior section.
Home to Farningham Cricket Club along Horton Way the club has been in existence since 1857 providing cricketing facilities for the local community.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} Currently fielding two senior league Saturday teams and one Sunday friendly team along with a thriving junior section.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Population1,319 (2011 Census)[1]
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51°22′45″N 0°13′25″E / 51.37917°N 0.22361°E / 51.37917; 0.22361

Farningham is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It is located 3 miles (5 km) south-east of Swanley. It has a population of 1,314.[1]

History

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Farningham is believed to be home to Neolithic human occupancy – flint and other tools have been discovered and can be found in the Dartford Museum. The Romans occupied the general area after their invasion in the 1st century AD and, along with large evidence of habitation down the road in Lullingstone, there is also evidence of Roman habitation in Farningham.[citation needed] Three farmhouses and three villas have been unearthed. Charles Dickens was a visitor during his time for the trout fishing that the Darent provided.[citation needed]

The Domesday Book records that before the Norman conquest, Farningham was owned by an Anglo Saxon thane called Alstan.[2]

In the nineteenth century Farningham was adopted as the assumed surname of Marianne Farningham, a religious writer and editor, who was born here.[3]

Used only for WW1 there used to be an airfield used by the RAF for emergency landings.[citation needed]

The parish church is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.

The parish was part of Axstane Hundred and later Dartford Rural District.

Transport

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Roads

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Farningham is situated upon the historic route of the A20, Kent's second major road between the capital and the channel ports. The village itself, with its narrow bridge over the River Darenth, and its narrow streets, was bypassed to the north east in the 1930s. The A225 runs along the Darenth valley and intersects the A20 at the village. The construction of the first sections of the M25 motorway and M20 motorway in the late 1970s bypassed the village again.

Rail

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The nearest National Rail stations are Farningham Road located 2 miles north in Sutton at Hone with services to London Victoria via Bromley South and to Gillingham and Eynsford located 2 miles south with services to London Blackfriars via Bromley South & Catford and to Sevenoaks.

Buses

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Mills

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Farningham had a watermill, powered by the River Darent, the building of which survives. There was a windmill at Chimham's Farm, which was moved in 1880 to West Kingsdown, where it still stands.

Fort Farningham

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One of fifteen small polygonal forts, known as the London Mobilisation Centres, which were built around London in the 1890s as part of the London Defence Positions scheme. It is sited overlooking the River Darent, around 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Farningham. A ditch surrounding the fort was filled-in during the second half of the 20th century. The site was protected by three projecting caponiers and a rampart and parapet which could be used by infantry. The interior has a central row of three casemates and a magazine. During the 1960s, a monitoring post for the Royal Observer Corps was constructed in the moat, part of the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation and intended for the reporting of nuclear explosions during the Cold War. The fort became a scheduled monument in 2000,[4] and is in private ownership.[5]

Sport

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Home to Farningham Cricket Club along Horton Way the club has been in existence since 1857 providing cricketing facilities for the local community.[citation needed] Currently fielding two senior league Saturday teams and one Sunday friendly team along with a thriving junior section.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. ^ Wadard and Vital[usurped]
  3. ^ Lee, Sidney, ed. (1912). "Hearn, Mary Anne" . Dictionary of National Biography (2nd supplement). London: Smith, Elder & Co.
  4. ^ "Fort Farningham: a London mobilisation centre". historicengland.org.uk. Historic England. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  5. ^ "The London Mobilisation Centres : Gazeteer". www.victorianforts.co.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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