Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Plumstead within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Plumstead.-- par. and ry. sta., Kent, on E. side and wholly within the parl. bor. of Woolwich, 3388 ac., pop. 33,250. From a mere vil. Plumstead has grown up within recent times to be a populous place, through the Government works established at Woolwich. The Plumstead Marshes are principally used for the proving of cannon. Powder magazines, brick fields, and tile kilns are here. See WOOLWICH.
A village in Litlelee hundred, in the county of Kent.
Two manors recorded in Domesday.
1st Manor
2nd Manor