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From 古期英語 medestan, meddestane from earlier mægdan stane (“the maidens' stone, the people's stone”). Ultimately from 古期英語 mægden + stan or mægð + stan which are equivalent to maid(en) + stone. Compare Folkestone and Chiddingstone.
Maidstone
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/08/05 19:46 UTC 版)
Maidstone is the county town of Kent, England, 32 miles (51 km) south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town linking Maidstone to Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river was a source and route for much of the town's trade. Maidstone was the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of a settlement in the area dating back to beyond the Stone Age.