BRABOURNE, a parish in the franchise and barony
of BIRCHOLT, lathe of SHEPWAY, county of KENT,
6 miles (E. by S.) from Ashford, containing 599 inhabitants.
The living is a vicarage, with the rectory
of Monk's Horton consolidated, in the archdeaconry
and diocese of Canterbury, rated in the king's books
at £11. 12. 6., and in the patronage of the Archbishop
of Canterbury. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, contains
numerous ancient and interesting monuments.
At Brabourne-Lees there is a rabbit-warren, the rabbits
in which are noted for their flavour. Extensive barracks,
both for cavalry and infantry, were erected here
a few years ago. A fair for toys and pedlary is held on
the last day in May.