St James the Great, Egerton
St James the Great, Egerton
Egerton Church is largely 15th century ragstone. With its six bell beacon tower, it can be seen for miles.
The Village
Introduction
Egerton is a large parish extending from the greens and hills overlooking the Weald down to Egerton Forstal in the Weald itself. There are a number of 15th century farmhouses and yeoman’s houses but new developments over the years have blended in well to make Egerton a lively village. The village, with its variety of soils, has a wide range of farming activities from livestock rearing and orchards to soft fruit and cereal growing. The 127 Canadian Wing, 403 Squadron of the Canadian Air Force maintains strong links with the village as it was based in Egerton during the Second World War.
Facilities
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- community transport scheme
- cricket and football ground (and skatepark)
- farm shop and farmers market
- Free Church
- general stores and post office
- horticultural nursery
- primary school (www.egerton.kent.sch.uk)
- public houses
- recreation ground with children’s play area
- servicing and petrol filling station
- vehicle repair
- village halls (including tele-cottage)
- www.ashford.gov.uk
- www.egerton-kent.co.uk
- www.kentarchaeology.org.uk (for monumental inscriptions in the churchyard)
Organisations
- amateur dramatics society
- ballet
- Church groups
- coffee and gardening clubs
- cricket club
- Film Society
- football club
- Laughing Club
- musical groups
- NADFAS group
- Over 60s Club
- pre–school playgroup
- Short Mat Bowls Club
- WI
Population
According to the 2001 census, the number of people in Egerton was as follows:
| aged 0–4 | 74 |
| aged 5–11 | 88 |
| aged 12–18 | 62 |
| aged 19–59 | 611 |
| aged 60 and over | 267 |
| Total population | 1,102 |