Lydd
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Lydd is a town and electoral ward in Kent, England, lying on Romney Marsh. It is one of the larger settlements on the marsh, and the most southerly town in Kent. Lydd reached the height of its prosperity during the 13th century, when it was a corporate member of the Cinque Ports, a "limb" of Romney. Actually located on Denge Marsh, Lydd was one of the first sandy islands to form as the bay evolved into what is now called Romney Marsh.
Lydd | |
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The Rype, Lydd | |
Location within Kent | |
Population | 6,567 (2011)[1] |
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Shire county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Romney Marsh |
Postcode district | TN29 |
Dialling code | 01797 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
50.9509°N 0.9064°E / 50.9509; 0.9064 |
The parish of Lydd comprises the town of Lydd, Dungeness, Lydd-on-Sea and parts of Greatstone-on-Sea.
Notable buildings in Lydd include the Gordon house longhall, a guildhall and a medieval courthouse. Chamberlains and churchwardens accounts of the 15th century survive alongside the town charters.
Lydd lies to the southwest of New Romney and east of Rye.