Matfield is a small village, part of the civil parish of Brenchley, in the Tunbridge Wells Borough of Kent, England. The sculptor Theresa Sassoon planted a tree on the green to commemorate the end of World War I; the tree was blown down in the hurricane of 1987 and had to be replaced. There are also three pubs: The Wheelwright's Arms; The Star and a gastropub "The Poet" at the Standing Cross.
Matfield was awarded the title of Kent Village of the Year in 2010.
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Geography
Matfield is located around 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Paddock Wood.
The village grew up around its village green, which is the largest in Kent. The village green features a large pond at its northern end. Overlooking the green is the grade I listed Matfield House, a Georgian building with a stable block and coachhouse at the rear.
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Notable people
- Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967), poet, was born in Matfield.
- Theresa Thornycroft (1853-1946), sculptor, lived in Matfield.
- Francis Marchant (1864-1946), cricketer and captain of Kent CCC, born in Matfield House.
- Alan Watt (1907-74), cricketer, lived in Matfield
- Harrison Weir (1824-1906), artist, lived in Matfield.
References
External links
- Matfield
- Stained Glass Windows at St. Luke, Matfield, Kent
- Pub Restaurant The Poet at Matfield
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