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The place-name 'Tankerton' is first attested in The Book of Fees for 1242, where it appears as Tangrenton. The name means 'the town or settlement of Tancred's people'. [2] Tankerton-on-Sea was a commercial development by the Tankerton Estate Company in the late 19th century, and was designed with a grid of streets leading from the shoreline.
The Tabby Ruins, as they are also known, are at 3600 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway at Georgia Spur 40, six miles north of St. Marys. The entrance is approximately across the street from the entrance to the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay , on Charlie Smith Highway, at 30°47′35″N 81°34′38″W / 30.79310°N 81.57712°W / 30.79310; -81.
The 12th century church is dedicated to St Mary. [1] In 1931 the parish had a population of 80. [2] History.
The populated areas of Lower Hardres are situated on minor roads, these being; Hardres Ct Road, Bridge Road and Faucett Hill. The parish church, St. Mary's is located on the east edge of the village, however another St, Mary's church can be found in Nackington, north of Lower Hardres on Nackington Road on the B2068.
Most of the city of St. Marys is located in northern Saint Marys Township, and the eastern end of Grand Lake St. Marys and its respective state park are located in the western part of the township. Saint Marys Township is crossed by the St. Marys River, a tributary of the Maumee River.
[citation needed] A royal patent was granted in 1574 to the manor owner for the fishing of its oyster beds, [7] and in the same year, the lands at Tankerton were incorporated into the manor. A copperas works was established at Tankerton in 1588, which operated until about 1830. [15] By 1610, the name Whitstaple had become Whitstable. [13]
South Thames Estuary and Marshes is a 5,289-hectare (13,070-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest which stretches between Gravesend and the mouth of the River Medway in Kent.