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Goathurst Common

Settlement in Kent Sevenoaks

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Goathurst Common

Goathurst Common Well Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.
Goathurst Common Well Credit: Nikki Mahadevan

Goathurst Common is a small rural village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Sevenoaks, it is part of the Sevenoaks District. The village is nestled amidst the beautiful Kent countryside, offering a picturesque and tranquil setting for its residents and visitors.

The area is known for its abundance of natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming woodlands surrounding the village. Goathurst Common is particularly renowned for its stunning heathland, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its rich biodiversity and rare plant species.

The village itself is characterized by its traditional architecture, with a mix of charming cottages and more modern houses. It has a small, tight-knit community, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village also boasts a local pub, providing a hub for socializing and community gatherings.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Goathurst Common offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is conveniently located near several nature reserves and country parks, including Knole Park and Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, which are popular spots for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Overall, Goathurst Common offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a rural retreat with easy access to the nearby amenities of Sevenoaks.

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Goathurst Common Well Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.
Goathurst Common Well
Prior to the sinking of the well in 1901, villagers used water from rainwater storage tanks. When these ran dry, villagers had to walk down a steep hill to the springs south of Stubbs Woods, to collect their water. Piped water was brought to the area during the 1920s.
St Mary's Church Ide Hill The church was built in 1865 and has the distinction of being the highest church in Kent.
St Mary's Church Ide Hill
The church was built in 1865 and has the distinction of being the highest church in Kent.
Woodland footpath to viewing point at top of York's Hill This mixed deciduous woodland was ravaged by the Great Storm of 1987.
Woodland footpath to viewing point at top of York's Hill
This mixed deciduous woodland was ravaged by the Great Storm of 1987.
Stubbs Wood - Hanging Bank This view through Stubbs Wood, showing Bough Beech Reservoir in the distant valley, would not have been possible before the Great Storm of 1987. Many of the mature beech and other native trees were flattened overnight.
Stubbs Wood - Hanging Bank
This view through Stubbs Wood, showing Bough Beech Reservoir in the distant valley, would not have been possible before the Great Storm of 1987. Many of the mature beech and other native trees were flattened overnight.
Footpath into Hawks Wood This path leads westward from the little-used Back Lane into Hawks Wood, near Sevenoaks, Kent. It's late May and there are still plenty of bluebells about.
Footpath into Hawks Wood
This path leads westward from the little-used Back Lane into Hawks Wood, near Sevenoaks, Kent. It's late May and there are still plenty of bluebells about.
Little Norman Street Farmhouse I am indebted to Jean Barrow of Ide Hill for supplying the name of this attractive house on the north side of Penn Lane about half a mile west of Brook Street, near Sevenoaks, Kent
Little Norman Street Farmhouse
I am indebted to Jean Barrow of Ide Hill for supplying the name of this attractive house on the north side of Penn Lane about half a mile west of Brook Street, near Sevenoaks, Kent
Penn Farm, Penn Lane, near Sevenoaks, Kent The substantial farm house shown here stands on the west side of Penn Lane, whereas most of the farm buildings are on the other side of the lane, behind the photographer.
Penn Farm, Penn Lane, near Sevenoaks, Kent
The substantial farm house shown here stands on the west side of Penn Lane, whereas most of the farm buildings are on the other side of the lane, behind the photographer.
Farm buildings at Penn Farm - Ide Hill These farm buildings are on the other side of a very narrow road opposite Penn Farmhouse. The name "Penn" derives from the Old English Pynd, meaning an enclosure.
Farm buildings at Penn Farm - Ide Hill
These farm buildings are on the other side of a very narrow road opposite Penn Farmhouse. The name "Penn" derives from the Old English Pynd, meaning an enclosure.
Penn Farmhouse gate - Ide Hill An interesting notice on a farmhouse gate.
Penn Farmhouse gate - Ide Hill
An interesting notice on a farmhouse gate.
Converted farm buildings - near Ide Hill Sevenoaks Little Norman Street Farm buildings now converted into housing. Something that is happening a great deal in this part of Kent.
Converted farm buildings - near Ide Hill Sevenoaks
Little Norman Street Farm buildings now converted into housing. Something that is happening a great deal in this part of Kent.
Cob Tree Orchard - Great Norman Street Farm The cob orchard at Great Norman Street farm is a hundred years old and two nearby fields are known, according to a map of 1840, as Walnut Tree Field and Cherry Field, giving an indication of the crops grown at that time.
Cob Tree Orchard - Great Norman Street Farm
The cob orchard at Great Norman Street farm is a hundred years old and two nearby fields are known, according to a map of 1840, as Walnut Tree Field and Cherry Field, giving an indication of the crops grown at that time.
Little Norman Street Farmhouse Ide Hill, Kent The farm buildings of this small farm have now been converted into housing. Little Norman Street is fortunate in having deeds which show that it has been an independent small-holding of under ten acres for at least three hundred years. Until 1900 it was described as "Brook, near Brook Place".
Little Norman Street Farmhouse Ide Hill, Kent
The farm buildings of this small farm have now been converted into housing. Little Norman Street is fortunate in having deeds which show that it has been an independent small-holding of under ten acres for at least three hundred years. Until 1900 it was described as "Brook, near Brook Place".
Farmland suffering from a summer of drought This photograph was taken from Back Lane. Part of Hawks Wood is in the near distance whilst in the far distance can just be seen the shingled spire of Ide Hill Church.
Farmland suffering from a summer of drought
This photograph was taken from Back Lane. Part of Hawks Wood is in the near distance whilst in the far distance can just be seen the shingled spire of Ide Hill Church.
Deeply ploughed field east of Chains Farm Mud as far as the eye can see! Or rather solid clay soil dried out in the recent warm weather. This field and fields beyond extend into the next grid square to the south. Bough Beech Reservoir can just be seen in the distance.
Deeply ploughed field east of Chains Farm
Mud as far as the eye can see! Or rather solid clay soil dried out in the recent warm weather. This field and fields beyond extend into the next grid square to the south. Bough Beech Reservoir can just be seen in the distance.
The Woodman - Goathurst Common
The Woodman - Goathurst Common
Pubsign "The Woodman" - Goathurst Common
Pubsign "The Woodman" - Goathurst Common
Ide Hill On the village Green looking north(ish) towards local Shops, Bus Stop and Garage (which no longer exists).
Ide Hill
On the village Green looking north(ish) towards local Shops, Bus Stop and Garage (which no longer exists).
Ide Hill Church My Great Uncle used to say that the top of Ide Hill church spire was the highest point in Kent - I'm not one to argue, certainly a contender.
Ide Hill Church
My Great Uncle used to say that the top of Ide Hill church spire was the highest point in Kent - I'm not one to argue, certainly a contender.
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Goathurst Common is located at Grid Ref: TQ4952 (Lat: 51.249076, Lng: 0.144311)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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Goathurst Common
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