Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury

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Some Explanatory Notes on the Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury
The Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury had primary jurisdiction over most of the eastern half of the county of Kent, basicially from the city of Maidstone eastward. Some parishes in the eastern half, including Maidstone, were under the primary jurisdiction of the Consistory Court of Canterbury. See the parish jurisdiction lists for specifics.

Printed Indexes
Here is a list of printed indexes for this court which are available through the Family History Library. Click on a link to the record in the library catalog. These indexes can be accessed through interlibrary-loan at family history centers located throughout the world.