Old Romney, Romney Marsh, TN29 9SJ

Old Romney is situated in the historic market town of New Romney in Kent, England, on the edge of Romney Marsh. Romney Marsh is a sparsely populated wetland area covering about 100 square miles (260 km2) in Kent and East Sussex. The marsh has been in use for centuries, with inhabitants historically affected by malaria until the 18th century. Its geography and isolation made it a route for smugglers between the 17th and 19th centuries. The area has long been used for sheep pasture, and Romney Marsh sheep are considered one of the most successful and important sheep breeds. The marsh features numerous waterways, with some areas lying below sea level, and has undergone gradual reclamation through natural and human intervention. The name Romney likely derives from the Old English Rumen ea meaning "large watery place."