Appledore Wood
Wood, Forest in Kent Swale
England
Appledore Wood
Appledore Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Appledore, just a few miles south of Ashford.
As visitors enter Appledore Wood, they are immediately greeted by a tranquil atmosphere and a sense of serenity. The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, which include a mix of oak, beech, and ash, among others. These towering trees provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous species of birds.
Walking through the wood, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained paths and trails. These paths wind their way through the trees, offering glimpses of wildflowers, moss-covered logs, and bubbling streams. The wood is particularly stunning during the springtime when an array of bluebells carpet the forest floor, creating a breathtaking display of color.
Appledore Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Its peaceful ambiance and diverse ecosystem make it an ideal location for wildlife observation and photography. Additionally, the wood is a haven for birdwatchers, with sightings of woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds being common.
The wood is maintained by a local conservation group, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations to enjoy. Appledore Wood offers a welcome escape from the bustling city life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and reconnect with the outdoors.
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Appledore Wood Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.28002/0.86491744 or Grid Reference TQ9957. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
![Belmont House and gardens [1] Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [2] The south front of the house.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [3] Stretching for some 200 yards on the east side of the house is this 18th century ha ha. Some 4 feet deep, constructed of yellow brick with two fine sets of wrought iron gates. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343979" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343979">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070854_8ffa020d.jpg)
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [4] Stretching for some 200 yards on the east side of the house is this 18th century ha ha. Some 4 feet deep, constructed of yellow brick with two fine sets of wrought iron gates. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343979" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343979">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070855_fe000f5e.jpg)
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [5] The east face of the courtyard block.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [6] The north front of the house.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [7] The gardens to the north of the courtyard block.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070865_d8240e16.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [8] The walls around the garden to the north of the courtyard block are of red brick, about 10 feet high, and were erected in the 18th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1069172" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1069172">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070866_dfa71482.jpg)
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [9] The pond in the garden to the north of the courtyard block.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070867_21fda14f.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [10] Some fierce animals inhabit the gardens of Belmont.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [11] The shell grotto.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [12] Park House, within the estate.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070870_04776444.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [13] The cricket pavilion. The 4th Lord Harris played test match cricket for England and later was an influential cricket administrator.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
Link
![Belmont House and gardens [14] A view across the cricket field. The 4th Lord Harris played test match cricket for England and later was an influential cricket administrator. The car park signs are in readiness for the Woodfest and Country Fair event.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000293">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/07/08/7070872_5050b743.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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![Belmont House and gardens [15] Two willow figures box. For those too young to know, Henry Cooper and Frank Bruno were two heavyweight British boxers.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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![Belmont House and gardens [16] Hand water pump attached to west range of the courtyard. Wooden body, leaded spout, curved handle. Dated 1790.
Belmont House and gardens is a small country estate near Faversham. The house, built between 1769 and 1793 is a fine unspoilt example of Georgian architecture. The house was the home of the Harris family for 200 years and is famous for a very extensive collection of clocks acquired by the 5th Lord Harris. The estate extends to some 3,000 acres, of which 14 acres are gardens of renown. The house, stable courtyard and water pump are listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1343978">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, with details at:
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Appledore Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ9957 (Lat: 51.28002, Lng: 0.86491744)
Administrative County: Kent
District: Swale
Police Authority: Kent
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