THE HISTORY of kent
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River
River refers to the River Dour, which runs through it.
Riverhead
Riverhead literally means 'Landing-place for cattle'.
Rochester
Rochester, unlike its namesake in Northumbria, goes all the way back to 8th Century.
Rolvenden
Rolvenden originates from a chieftan Hropwulf.
Ruckinge
Ruckinge means a 'place frequented by rooks'.
Rusthall
In the early 12th century, the name appeared as Rust Wielle.
Rainham
Rainham was first recorded in 811AD, as "Roegingham".
Ramsgate
Ramsgate means ‘mud-gate’
Reading Street
Reading Street is a hamlet approximately 3 miles south east of Tenterden.
Reculver
Reculver means the 'Great headland'.
Richborough
Rutupiae was the Roman name for Richborough.
Ringlestone
Ringlestone [pronounced 'Ring-elst-own'] meaning 'ring of stones'.
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