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Broadstairs on the coast, near the North Foreland, has risen into notice as a watering-place: it is in Ringslow or Thanet hundred, in St. Augustine lathe. A small pier for the protection of the fishing craft was anciently built here, and the passage down the cliff to the sea was defended by an arch, gates, and portcullis ; the arch still remains. There are some remains of an ancient chapel near the pier, which is now converted into a dwelling-house. There are many good houses at Broadstairs, with libraries, warm baths, and other accommodations. Many Roman coins have been found here. |
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Old Towns is a resource of 19th century English historical data, extracted and digitized from articles written between 1833 and 1848 which were originally published in 'The Penny Magazine' by The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. |