BARHAM, a parish in Jhe hundred of KINGHAMFORD,
lathe of ST-AUGUSTINE, county of KENT,
6 miles (S. E. byS.) from Canterbury, containing 912
inhabitants. The living is a perpetual curacy, annexed
to the rectory of Bishopsbourne, in the archdeaconry
and diocese of Canterbury. The church is dedicated to
St. John the Baptist. The Canterbury races are held
annually, in the month of August, on Barham downs.
Barbara gives the title of baron to the family of Noel.