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B A Y H A M A B B E Y
K E N T , E N G L A N D
T h e M o s t H o n o u r a b l e T h e M a r q u e s s o f C a m d e n
The great romantic house of Bayham Abbey was so called for the massive and
ancient ruins circa 1200 in the park. The Marquess family have owned land
for centuries, and have consistently devoted generations of endeavour to giving
great service to King and country. A viceroy to Ireland, war heros, courtiers,
statesmen and even polo players have brought distinction to the name. Among
the most illustrious is the Earl of Camden who, as Lord High Chancellor of
Great Britain in 1776, gallantly stood out against Britain’s King and Parliament,
arguing the American colonial cause. Some twenty cities and towns in America,
from Maine down to Texas, took the name of Camden in remembrance of the
Earl’s endeavours.
