Challock
The name Challock is of
Saxon origin and means 'enclosure of calves', calves being large
standing stones some of which were used for the foundations of the
church. A considerable village was situated round the church in the
Middle Ages. The village is now situated at the top of the hill.
Many of the wells that served the old village round the church can
still be traced. The ancient church of St. Cosmas and St. Damian
was built in the 13th century on the site of an earlier church. The
church boasts one of only two remaining candle beams in the country
and features two sets of murals, one painted by John Ward RA, which
depicts the life of Christ using villagers as models. It was
painted in 1956. Challock Lees is common land and was granted a
charter by William I to be used as a racecourse. The manor of
Challock was given by William the Conqueror to Battle Abbey and
remained in its possession until Henry VIII destroyed the Abbey.
Challock Lees is now owned by the Parish Council.
Facilities
- Vehicle Sales & Servicing
- Public Houses
- Methodist Church
- Flower Gardens
- Village Hall (including drop-in health clinic)
- Recreation Ground with Children's Play area
- Farm Shop
- Small industrial units in converted agricultural buildings
- Primary School
- Anglican (Parish) Church
- General Stores & Post Office
Organisations
- Over 50s Club
- Football, Cricket and Tennis Clubs
- Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides
- Youth Club
-
WI,
Dancing, Drama, Keep
Fit, Gardening
- Church Groups (eg Parent & Toddler)
Population (2001 Census)
|
Population |
Number
of People in Challock |
% of
People in Challock |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
0-4 |
37 |
5% |
6,421 |
6% |
|
5-11 |
61 |
7% |
9,972 |
10% |
|
12-18 |
65 |
8% |
9,021 |
9% |
|
19-59 |
442 |
54% |
55,439 |
54% |
|
60+ |
212 |
26% |
21,700 |
21% |
|
Total |
817 |
|
102,553 |
|
Households (2001 Census)
|
Households |
Number
of Households in Challock |
% of
Households in Challock |
Number
of Households in Ashford Borough |
% of
Households in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Households |
341 |
|
41,450 |
|
| One
Person Households |
66 |
19% |
10,323 |
25% |
| Lone
Parent Households |
9 |
3% |
3,207 |
8% |
| Other
Households |
266 |
78% |
27,920 |
67% |
|
Average Household Size |
2.47 |
|
2.44 |
|
Housing (2001 Census)
|
Housing |
Number
of People in Challock |
% of
People in Challock |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
| Total
Dwellings |
354 |
|
42,969 |
|
| No.
Vacant |
7 |
2% |
1,284 |
3% |
| Owner
Occupied |
321 |
91% |
31,135 |
72% |
|
Rented |
26 |
7% |
10,550 |
25% |
Types of Dwelling (2001 Census)
| Types of
Dwelling |
Number
of People in Challock |
% of
People in Challock |
Number
of People in Ashford Borough |
% of
People in Ashford Borough |
|
Detached |
240 |
68% |
14,468 |
34% |
|
Semi-Detached |
88 |
25% |
13,426 |
31% |
|
Terraced |
20 |
6% |
10,287 |
24% |
| Flats,
Maisonettes |
6 |
2% |
4,331 |
10% |
|
Caravans, Temporary |
0 |
0% |
457 |
1% |
Parish Council Details
Parish Clerk: Mrs K Wooltorton
Parish Office
Laurenden Forstal
Blind Lane
Challock Ashford
Kent TN25 4AU
Telephone: 01233 740351
Email the Parish Clerk
Councillor Details
Venues for Hire
Venues for
Hire
Useful Links
This webpage was updated on 6/19/2008