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Dartford city (1991 pop. 62,032) and district, Kent, SE England, near London. Industries include flour milling and the manufacture of paper, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and cement. In 1355, Edward III founded an Augustinian convent there. The rebellion led by Wat Tyler started at Dartford in 1381.

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Dartford, England/UK Tarentefort ‘Ford over the (River) Darent’, a Celtic river name and ford.

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Dartford Kent. Tarentefort 1086 (DB). ‘Ford over the River Darent’. Celtic river-name (see Darenth) + OE ford.

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