BRENCHLEY, a parish in the hundred of BRENCHLEY and HORSEMONDEN, lathe of AYLESFORD, county of KENT, 4 miles (N.) from Lamberhurst, containing 2264 inhabitants. The living is a vicarage, in the archdeaconry and diocese of Rochester, rated in the king's books at £12. 18. 9., and in the patronage of G. Courthope, Esq. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is an ancient cruciform structure, built chiefly of sand-stone, with a lofty tower. There is a place of worship for Particular Baptists. A rent-charge of £3 was given by John Porter, in 1763, for which five poor children are taught by a schoolmistress.