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Bossenden Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Swale

England

Bossenden Wood

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S6173 This can be found on the roadside wall of the former primary school in Dunkirk. For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm19720" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm19720">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S6173 Credit: Peter Wood

Bossenden Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 160 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Herne, just a short distance from the coastal town of Herne Bay.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and chestnut. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shelter and habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors to Bossenden Wood may be lucky enough to spot deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species, making it a perfect spot for birdwatching.

The wood is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. One of the most popular routes is the Bossenden Wood Circular Walk, which takes walkers on a scenic journey through the heart of the woodland. It offers breathtaking views and a chance to experience the tranquil atmosphere of this ancient forest.

Bossenden Wood is also known for its historical significance. It is believed to have been the site of the infamous Bossenden Wood Murder in 1838, where a local farmer was brutally killed. This dark event has added an air of mystery and intrigue to the woodland, attracting those interested in historical crime.

Overall, Bossenden Wood is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility in the heart of Kent. Whether you are a nature lover, walker, or history enthusiast, this woodland offers something for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.297068/0.99974722 or Grid Reference TR0959. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S6173 This can be found on the roadside wall of the former primary school in Dunkirk. For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm19720" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm19720">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S6173
This can be found on the roadside wall of the former primary school in Dunkirk. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Track in Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk It was in this wood in 1835 that what is thought to be the last battle on English soil took place. During a period of unrest a group of rural labourers led by John Tom, who called himself Sir William Courtenay, entered into battle with soldiers after Courtenay had murdered a local constable. A total of 11 men were killed including 8 of Courtenay's followers.
Track in Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk
It was in this wood in 1835 that what is thought to be the last battle on English soil took place. During a period of unrest a group of rural labourers led by John Tom, who called himself Sir William Courtenay, entered into battle with soldiers after Courtenay had murdered a local constable. A total of 11 men were killed including 8 of Courtenay's followers.
Cleared woodland in Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk
Cleared woodland in Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk
Dead tree by a path in Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk It was in this wood in 1835 that what is thought to be the last battle on English soil took place. During a period of unrest a group of rural labourers led by John Tom, who called himself Sir William Courtenay, entered into battle with soldiers after Courtenay had murdered a local constable. A total of 11 men were killed including 8 of Courtenay's followers.
Dead tree by a path in Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk
It was in this wood in 1835 that what is thought to be the last battle on English soil took place. During a period of unrest a group of rural labourers led by John Tom, who called himself Sir William Courtenay, entered into battle with soldiers after Courtenay had murdered a local constable. A total of 11 men were killed including 8 of Courtenay's followers.
Fungi on a tree stump, Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk It was in this wood in 1835 that what is thought to be the last battle on English soil took place. During a period of unrest a group of rural labourers led by John Tom, who called himself Sir William Courtenay, entered into battle with soldiers after Courtenay had murdered a local constable. A total of 11 men were killed including 8 of Courtenay's followers.
Fungi on a tree stump, Bossenden Wood, Dunkirk
It was in this wood in 1835 that what is thought to be the last battle on English soil took place. During a period of unrest a group of rural labourers led by John Tom, who called himself Sir William Courtenay, entered into battle with soldiers after Courtenay had murdered a local constable. A total of 11 men were killed including 8 of Courtenay's followers.
A2 The A2 runs 72 miles from Borough <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5739288">TQ3279 : Great Dover St</a> in London to Dover, through Kent, formerly known as the Dover Road or Great Dover Road. It follows roughly the course of the Roman Watling Street and historically it has always been an important road because it connects London with Canterbury and the port of Dover. In the 18th and 19th century it was turnpiked and given its present designation in the 1920s.
A2
The A2 runs 72 miles from Borough TQ3279 : Great Dover St in London to Dover, through Kent, formerly known as the Dover Road or Great Dover Road. It follows roughly the course of the Roman Watling Street and historically it has always been an important road because it connects London with Canterbury and the port of Dover. In the 18th and 19th century it was turnpiked and given its present designation in the 1920s.
Dunkirk turning, A2 The A2 runs 72 miles from Borough <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5739288">TQ3279 : Great Dover St</a> in London to Dover, through Kent, formerly known as the Dover Road or Great Dover Road. It follows roughly the course of the Roman Watling Street and historically it has always been an important road because it connects London with Canterbury and the port of Dover. In the 18th and 19th century it was turnpiked and given its present designation in the 1920s.
Dunkirk turning, A2
The A2 runs 72 miles from Borough TQ3279 : Great Dover St in London to Dover, through Kent, formerly known as the Dover Road or Great Dover Road. It follows roughly the course of the Roman Watling Street and historically it has always been an important road because it connects London with Canterbury and the port of Dover. In the 18th and 19th century it was turnpiked and given its present designation in the 1920s.
Bridge over the A2 The A2 runs 72 miles from Borough <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5739288">TQ3279 : Great Dover St</a> in London to Dover, through Kent, formerly known as the Dover Road or Great Dover Road. It follows roughly the course of the Roman Watling Street and historically it has always been an important road because it connects London with Canterbury and the port of Dover. In the 18th and 19th century it was turnpiked and given its present designation in the 1920s.
Bridge over the A2
The A2 runs 72 miles from Borough TQ3279 : Great Dover St in London to Dover, through Kent, formerly known as the Dover Road or Great Dover Road. It follows roughly the course of the Roman Watling Street and historically it has always been an important road because it connects London with Canterbury and the port of Dover. In the 18th and 19th century it was turnpiked and given its present designation in the 1920s.
Former Dunkirk Primary School The scaffolding seems to indicate that refurbishment of the building is underway.
Former Dunkirk Primary School
The scaffolding seems to indicate that refurbishment of the building is underway.
Shy llama in Courtney Road, Dunkirk When I approached, it turned its back and refused to turn and face me.
Shy llama in Courtney Road, Dunkirk
When I approached, it turned its back and refused to turn and face me.
Westbound A2
Westbound A2
Path in Blean Woods Acting as a diversion for one of the waymarked paths in the wood, which turns right here. A section was closed because of forestry work.
Path in Blean Woods
Acting as a diversion for one of the waymarked paths in the wood, which turns right here. A section was closed because of forestry work.
Esso petrol station, Gate services, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury Esso services on A2
Esso petrol station, Gate services, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury
Esso services on A2
Old Milestone by London Road, Dunkirk Stone post (plates lost) by the UC road (was A2), in parish of DUNKIRK (SWALE District), London Road, West of link road to A2, East of Prospect House, in hedge behind path, on North side of road. Dover Road facet, erected by the Chatham & Canterbury turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- : (Canterbury / 4) : : (London / 51) : Kent HER. HER Number: TR 05 NE 161 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MKE77992&resourceID=1005" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MKE77992&resourceID=1005">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> Milestone Society National ID: KE_LD51.
Old Milestone by London Road, Dunkirk
Stone post (plates lost) by the UC road (was A2), in parish of DUNKIRK (SWALE District), London Road, West of link road to A2, East of Prospect House, in hedge behind path, on North side of road. Dover Road facet, erected by the Chatham & Canterbury turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- : (Canterbury / 4) : : (London / 51) : Kent HER. HER Number: TR 05 NE 161 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: KE_LD51.
Old Milestone by the A2, London Road, Dunkirk parish Stone post (plate lost) by the A2, in parish of Dunkirk (Swale District), London Road, opposite Denstead Lane, West of Service area, at West end of crash barrier, on North side of road. Dover Road facet, erected by the Chatham & Canterbury turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- (London 53 / Canterbury 3) Kent HER. HER Number: TR 05 NE 162 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MKE77994&resourceID=1005" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MKE77994&resourceID=1005">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> Milestone Society National ID: KE_LD52
Old Milestone by the A2, London Road, Dunkirk parish
Stone post (plate lost) by the A2, in parish of Dunkirk (Swale District), London Road, opposite Denstead Lane, West of Service area, at West end of crash barrier, on North side of road. Dover Road facet, erected by the Chatham & Canterbury turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- (London 53 / Canterbury 3) Kent HER. HER Number: TR 05 NE 162 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: KE_LD52
Oast House
Oast House
Denstead Lane at the Boughton Bypass junction
Denstead Lane at the Boughton Bypass junction
Filthy layby on the Broughton Bypass, Dunkirk If you've seen the recent series about the teams cleaning the major roads everything you saw was real.
Filthy layby on the Broughton Bypass, Dunkirk
If you've seen the recent series about the teams cleaning the major roads everything you saw was real.
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Bossenden Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR0959 (Lat: 51.297068, Lng: 0.99974722)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

///riverbank.magical.eternally. Near Blean, Kent

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