STONE, a parish in the hundred of OXNEY, lathe
of SHEPWAY, county of KENT, 6 miles (S. E.) fromTenterden,
containing 425 inhabitants. The living is a vicarage,
in. the archdeaconry and diocese of- Canterbury,
rated in the king's books at £ 8. 14. 4., and in
the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury.
The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a spacious and
handsome structure. The Grand Military canal passes
through the parish. A fair is held here on Holy-Thursday.
A free school is supported by voluntary contributions.