Mongeham, Great (St. Martin)
MONGEHAM, GREAT (St. Martin), a parish, in the union of Eastry, hundred of Cornilo, lathe of St. Augustine, E. division of Kent, 2 miles (W. S. W.) from Deal; containing 286 inhabitants. It comprises 874 acres; the surface is varied, and the scenery generally of pleasing character. There is a large brewing and malting establishment. A market granted by Henry III. has long been discontinued; but a fair for cattle and pedlery is still held, on the 29th of October. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £18. 5., and in the gift of the Archbishop of Canterbury: the tithes have been commuted for £499. 15., and the glebe comprises 1½ acre. The church is a large handsome structure, in the early English style.
Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.