MONKTON, a parish in the hundred of RINGSLOW, or Isle of THANET, lathe of St. AUGUSTINE, county of KENT, 7 miles (W.) from Ramsgate, containing 348 inhabitants. The living is a vicarage, with the perpetual curacy of Birchington, in the peculiar jurisdiction and patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbuiy, rated in the king's books at £ 13. 8. 4. The church is dedicated to St. Mary. The river Stour runs along the southern boundary of the parish. A market, formerly held here, is now disused; but fairs are still kept on July 22nd for hogs, and October llth for toys, &c.