Dartford Rural District
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Dartford Rural District was a rural district
with an area of 34037 acres (138 km²) in the county
of Kent
, England
. In 1971 it had a population of 64,561 and an electorate of 43,911. At dissolution it was the most populous rural district council in Kent, but had once been larger, having lost territory when Crayford Urban District
was created in 1920, and Swanscombe Urban District in 1926.
On 1 April 1974 it was split between the borough of Dartford
and the new district of Sevenoaks
. The parishes of Ash, Crockenhill, Eynsford, Farningham, Fawkham, Hartley, Horton Kirby, Swanley and West Kingsdown, which became part of Sevenoaks District are sometimes still collectively referred to as 'the Northern Parishes'. Longfield parish originally went to Sevenoaks, but was transferred to Dartford Borough in 1987.
At the time of its dissolution it consisted of the following 15 civil parish
es. In 1971 it had 27 councillors who held office for 3 years. Elections for one-third of the seats were held every year.
Rural district
Rural districts were a type of local government area – now superseded – established at the end of the 19th century in England, Wales, and Ireland for the administration of predominantly rural areas at a level lower than that of the administrative counties.-England and Wales:In England...
with an area of 34037 acres (138 km²) in the county
County
A county is a jurisdiction of local government in certain modern nations. Historically in mainland Europe, the original French term, comté, and its equivalents in other languages denoted a jurisdiction under the sovereignty of a count A county is a jurisdiction of local government in certain...
of Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. In 1971 it had a population of 64,561 and an electorate of 43,911. At dissolution it was the most populous rural district council in Kent, but had once been larger, having lost territory when Crayford Urban District
Crayford Urban District
Crayford was a local government district in north west Kent from 1920 to 1965 around the town of Crayford. As well as Crayford, it included Barnehurst, Barnes Cray and Slade Green.It was created an urban district in 1920 from part of Dartford Rural District....
was created in 1920, and Swanscombe Urban District in 1926.
On 1 April 1974 it was split between the borough of Dartford
Dartford
Dartford is the principal town in the borough of Dartford. It is situated in the northwest corner of Kent, England, east south-east of central London....
and the new district of Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is a commuter town situated on the London fringe of west Kent, England, some 20 miles south-east of Charing Cross, on one of the principal commuter rail lines from the capital...
. The parishes of Ash, Crockenhill, Eynsford, Farningham, Fawkham, Hartley, Horton Kirby, Swanley and West Kingsdown, which became part of Sevenoaks District are sometimes still collectively referred to as 'the Northern Parishes'. Longfield parish originally went to Sevenoaks, but was transferred to Dartford Borough in 1987.
At the time of its dissolution it consisted of the following 15 civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
es. In 1971 it had 27 councillors who held office for 3 years. Elections for one-third of the seats were held every year.
- Ash-cum-RidleyAsh-cum-RidleyAsh-cum-Ridley is a civil parish in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 7,070. The parish includes:*Ash,*New Ash Green,*Hodsoll Street and*Ridley.-External links:***...
(1 councillor) - DarenthDarenthDarenth is a village and civil parish in the Dartford District of Kent, England. The parish is located to the south-east of Dartford town; the village is three miles from there.The ancient parish church is dedicated to St. Margaret of Antioch....
(2 councillors) - EynsfordEynsfordEynsford is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It is located on the River Darent, south of Dartford in Kent.-The village:...
(1 councillor) - Eynsford-CrockenhillCrockenhillCrockenhill is a small village in Kent. In the first half of the twentieth century, it was an important area for growing peppermint. In the 1930s there were 420 acres under cultivation; the last crop was harvested in 1958....
(1 councillor) - FarninghamFarninghamFarningham is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent in England. It is located on the River Darent, south of Dartford, and has a population of 1,289...
(1 councillor) - FawkhamFawkhamFawkham is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. The parish is located to the north-east of Sevenoaks town. The main village in the parish is Fawkham Green. The railway station now called Longfield was originally called Fawkham.The 12th century parish church is...
(1 councillor) - HartleyHartley, KentThis article is about the village in North Kent, England. For the South Kent village of the same name see Hartley, Cranbrook. For other uses, see Hartley ....
(1 councillor) - Horton KirbyHorton KirbyHorton Kirby is a village in the civil parish of Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England.The village is located on the right bank of the River Darent, south of Dartford. Its church is dedicated to St Mary. The nearest railway station is at Farningham Road...
(1 councillor) - LongfieldLongfieldLongfield is a village in the Dartford borough of Kent. It is located four miles south east of Dartford and near Gravesend. It contains several shops, a pub, and a 14th century church...
(1 councillor) - SouthfleetSouthfleetSouthfleet is a small compact village five miles SW of Gravesend in Kent; it is a civil parish within the borough of Dartford, and includes within its boundaries the hamlet of Betsham, and the even smaller settlement of Northfleet Green. The main village is grouped around a crossroads and many of...
(1 councillor) - StoneStone, KentStone, also known as Stone-next-Dartford, is one of a string of villages lying along the Dartford to Gravesend road on the south bank of the River Thames in Kent, England.-History:...
(4 councillors) - Sutton-at-HoneSutton-at-HoneSutton-at-Hone is a village south of Dartford in Kent, England. It is part of the Dartford local government district and the civil parish of Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley. It is represented by Dartford Borough Councilors Pat Coleman and Tony Martin....
(2 councillors) - SwanleySwanleySwanley is a town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It is located on the south-eastern outskirts of London, north of Sevenoaks town. The town boundaries encompass the settlements of Swanley itself, Hextable and Swanley Village...
(6 councillors) - West KingsdownWest KingsdownWest Kingsdown is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. The parish is located on the North Downs, north of Sevenoaks town, within the London Commuter Belt...
(1 councillor) - WilmingtonWilmington, KentWilmington is a village and parish in Kent, England, in the Borough of Dartford, about 1.5 miles from Dartford town centre. The parish is one of the largest in England and borders the London Borough of Bexley and Sevenoaks District. The parish council meets at Oakfield Park pavilion.The...
(3 councillors)