William Lee was a pioneer of the Medway cement industry. He took up residence at Holborough House,
Snodland in 1843 and set up a large limeworks at
Halling in 1846. In about 1854 he commenced making
Portland cement. This cement plant became one of the largest on the
River Medway. He led the campaign to establish the Medway Conservancy Board to facilitate the barge transportation of cement. His descendants built Holborough Court and continued the development of the cement industry in the area. Lee died at the age of 80. Lee married Christiana Reynolds, daughter of Samuel Reynolds of Theydon, Essex in 1820. ==References==