The Parish Registers Of Lullingstone Kent 1578-1812

Unlock the Door to Your Kentish Ancestry in a Parish of Kings, Crusaders, and Country Squires.

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors with this essential genealogical resource: The Parish Registers of Lullingstone, Kent 1578-1812. Spanning over 230 years of English history—from the reign of Elizabeth I through the Napoleonic Wars—this meticulously transcribed collection is the key to discovering the births, marriages, and deaths of your family in one of Kent's most historically rich and picturesque villages.

Within these pages, you won't just find names and dates. You'll find the story of a community that has thrived for millennia, set against the backdrop of a magnificent castle, an ancient church, and the secrets of a Roman villa.

What's Inside?
This comprehensive volume contains the full transcriptions of the original parish records, providing you with direct access to:

BAPTISMS (1578-1812): Discover the names of your ancestors, their dates of baptism, and, crucially, the names of their parents, allowing you to build your family tree back generation by generation.
MARRIAGES (1578-1812): Unite family lines as you find marriage banns and ceremonies, complete with the names of the bride and groom and often the names of witnesses, who were often close family members.
BURIALS (1578-1812): Trace the final chapter in your ancestors' lives, finding their burial dates and names, which can help confirm death dates and family relationships.
The Lullingstone Legacy: More Than Just a Register
Lullingstone is no ordinary parish. Researching your family here means connecting them to a place of immense historical significance. Your ancestors may have been:

Tenants or Servants of the Hart-Dyke Family: The registers document the lives of the everyday people who lived and worked on the estate of Lullingstone Castle. The Hart-Dyke family, resident for over 600 years, were influential figures in Kentish and national life. Your ancestors might have known Sir William Hart-Dyke (1837-1931), a prominent Conservative politician and a celebrated amateur cricketer who played for Kent and the MCC. Imagine your ancestor tilling the fields or serving in the great house during his time.

Worshippers at St. Botolph's Church: This stunning parish church is a treasure in itself. Your ancestors would have attended services surrounded by some of England's most remarkable medieval wall paintings, including a rare depiction of the "Lollard" ladder of salvation. They would have walked past the grand monuments of the Hart-Dykes and the ancient Norman chapel built by the de Lulling family, who may have been Crusaders.

Neighbours of History: The parish is famed for the Lullingstone Roman Villa, one of the most outstanding Roman villas in Britain. While the registers predate its discovery, your ancestors were farming and living on land that held the secrets of this 2,000-year-old settlement, complete with its intricate mosaics and early Christian chapel.

Who Is This For?
Genealogists with family roots in Kent or the surrounding areas.
Descendants of the Hart-Dyke family and their estate workers.
Local and Social Historians researching life in a typical English parish over four centuries.
Anyone fascinated by the deep history of England and the people who shaped it.
Don't let your family's story remain hidden in the annals of time. Add The Parish Registers of Lullingstone, Kent 1578-1812 to your collection today and begin your journey into the heart of your heritage.