Cinque Ports


Cinque Ports

geographical name \ˈsiŋk\

Definition of CINQUE PORTS

group of seaports SE England in Kent & Sussex —Dover, Sandwich, Romney, Hastings, & Hythe to which were later added Winchelsea, Rye, & other minor places, granted privileges (until 19th century) in return for services in coast defense

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