Notable People
- John Culpeper (1366-1414) built Oxon Hoath and established West Peckham Preceptory c1408.
- Joyce Culpeper (c1480-1531) was born at Oxon Hoath.
- Sir Richard Watts (1529-1579) noted philanthropist, merchant and MP for Rochester was probably born in West Peckham.
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