Background

The large hall of Chilham Village Hall, originally a 15th-century tithe barn, dates back to the era of Agincourt and the Wars of the Roses. Constructed with a timber frame and red brick infill, it boasts a photogenic charm. The kitchen area and smaller halls were later additions, built in the 1930s.

This historic building was once part of the Chilham Castle estate, possibly erected by the Roos family, who held the castle until 1461. Thomas Roos, associated with the House of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses, had his property confiscated by the Crown.

To truly appreciate the age of the large hall at Chilham Village Hall, consider these significant events from the 15th century:

 1415  Battle of Agincourt
 1455–1485  Wars of the Roses
 1492  Columbus lands in the Americas