Kentchurch
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Kentchurch is a small village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England. It is located some 13 miles (21 km) south-west of Hereford and 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Abergavenny, beside the River Monnow and adjoining the boundary between England and Wales. The village name probably derives from an original dedication of the church to a 5th-century nun, Cein, or her sister Ceingar, who were daughters of Brychan, king of Brycheiniog.
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Kentchurch
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St Mary's church | |
Location within Herefordshire | |
Population | 257 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SO415255 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HEREFORD |
Postcode district | HR2 |
Dialling code | 01981 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
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According to one version of the legend, Kentchurch was the home of the folk figure Jack o' Kent.[2]