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Barfrestone

Shepherdswell: 'Long Lane Cottage'
Shepherdswell: 'Long Lane Cottage' Credit: Michael Garlick

Barfrestone is a picturesque village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 7 miles south of Canterbury, it falls within the district of Dover. The village is nestled amidst the rolling countryside of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Characterized by its quintessential charm, Barfrestone boasts a small population of around 200 residents. The village is known for its idyllic rural setting, with panoramic views of the surrounding fields and woodlands. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, who can explore the numerous walking trails that crisscross the area.

At the heart of Barfrestone lies the Grade I listed Church of St. Nicholas, a Norman building dating back to the 12th century. This architectural gem features remarkable medieval wall paintings and intricately carved stone details, attracting visitors from near and far.

Barfrestone is also home to a number of historic houses, including Barfrestone Court, a Grade II listed manor house that dates back to the 16th century. The village maintains its traditional character with a mix of charming cottages, thatched roofs, and well-tended gardens.

Although small in size, Barfrestone benefits from a strong sense of community. The village hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair, fostering a close-knit atmosphere among its residents.

Overall, Barfrestone offers a tranquil and scenic retreat, making it an appealing destination for those seeking a peaceful countryside experience in the heart of Kent.

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Shepherdswell: 'Long Lane Cottage'
Shepherdswell: 'Long Lane Cottage'
Shepherdswell: Farm track
Shepherdswell: Farm track
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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> This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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> This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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> This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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> This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The signal box at Eythorne station The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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 signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/">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 original control panel came with the signal box - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348">Link</a>
The signal box at Eythorne station
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see LinkExternal link The original control panel came with the signal box - see Link
The signal box at Eythorne station The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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 signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/">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 original control panel came with the signal box - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348">Link</a> A train from Shepherdswell has just pulled in.
The signal box at Eythorne station
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see LinkExternal link The original control panel came with the signal box - see Link A train from Shepherdswell has just pulled in.
Colliery headstock at Eythorne station The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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 colliery headstock seen here was originally made as part of the stage scenery for the theatre production of 'Brassed Off'. After the last performance this part of the scenery was donated to the East Kent Railway and was rebuilt and moved into position here. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7165266" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7165266">Link</a> for the information board.
Colliery headstock at Eythorne station
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The colliery headstock seen here was originally made as part of the stage scenery for the theatre production of 'Brassed Off'. After the last performance this part of the scenery was donated to the East Kent Railway and was rebuilt and moved into position here. See Link for the information board.
Information board at Eythorne station This is the information about the colliery headstock at Eythorne station - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7165264" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7165264">Link</a>
Information board at Eythorne station
This is the information about the colliery headstock at Eythorne station - see Link
The panel in the signal box at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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 signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/">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> This is the control panel brought from Selling with the signal box.
The panel in the signal box at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see LinkExternal link This is the control panel brought from Selling with the signal box.
Our Lady’s Flats, Church Hill This was <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6546527">TR2749 : Our Lady’s Flats, Church Hill</a> during the building’s conversion from a chapel to a house. The name plate has been removed; it is resting against the wall near to the road.
Our Lady’s Flats, Church Hill
This was TR2749 : Our Lady’s Flats, Church Hill during the building’s conversion from a chapel to a house. The name plate has been removed; it is resting against the wall near to the road.
Bus Stop at Lower Eythorne Bus stop on Shooters Hill, Lower Eythorne.
Bus Stop at Lower Eythorne
Bus stop on Shooters Hill, Lower Eythorne.
Gap in the fence The gap between the gate and a storage container adjacent to the East Kent Railway car park appears at first glance to reveal a section of double track main line railway. However the short lengths of well ballasted track behind the fence are isolated and only used for training railway personnel. The ‘uneven ground’ sign warns of the unstable ballast slope beyond the gate.
Gap in the fence
The gap between the gate and a storage container adjacent to the East Kent Railway car park appears at first glance to reveal a section of double track main line railway. However the short lengths of well ballasted track behind the fence are isolated and only used for training railway personnel. The ‘uneven ground’ sign warns of the unstable ballast slope beyond the gate.
Eythorne Level Crossing The East Kent Railway crosses Shooters Hill at Lower Eythorne by this level crossing. Normal passenger services on the East Kent Railway terminate at Eythorne Station to the southwest of the crossing. The track to the northeast of the crossing which formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane; it is partly used for the storage of rolling stock.
Eythorne Level Crossing
The East Kent Railway crosses Shooters Hill at Lower Eythorne by this level crossing. Normal passenger services on the East Kent Railway terminate at Eythorne Station to the southwest of the crossing. The track to the northeast of the crossing which formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane; it is partly used for the storage of rolling stock.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne This section of the East Kent Railway east of Eythorne Level Crossing is not used for passenger services and formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery; it continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane and is partly used for the storage of rolling stock. This location was formerly a junction, the main line to Richborough Port continuing straight ahead where the bushes are growing.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
This section of the East Kent Railway east of Eythorne Level Crossing is not used for passenger services and formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery; it continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane and is partly used for the storage of rolling stock. This location was formerly a junction, the main line to Richborough Port continuing straight ahead where the bushes are growing.
Spare sleepers Incongruously placed beside a lawn and seating at Eythorne Station on the East Kent Railway are these concrete railway sleepers with cast iron 2 bolt chairs affixed. They appear to have been there for a considerable time and there is an old railway signal ladder balanced on top.
Spare sleepers
Incongruously placed beside a lawn and seating at Eythorne Station on the East Kent Railway are these concrete railway sleepers with cast iron 2 bolt chairs affixed. They appear to have been there for a considerable time and there is an old railway signal ladder balanced on top.
Guilford Colliery Junction This former railway junction is on the East Kent Railway southwest of Eythorne Station. The main line to Shepherdswell curves off to the right, the branch to Guilford Colliery followed the tree lined embankment in the background. The Guilford Colliery Branch opened in October 1912 to serve the colliery which was being developed. The colliery was abandoned before it had produced any coal and the Branch closed on the 14th July 1937. The track was reinstated at the north end of the Branch briefly during the Second World War and used for stabling rail mounted guns.
Guilford Colliery Junction
This former railway junction is on the East Kent Railway southwest of Eythorne Station. The main line to Shepherdswell curves off to the right, the branch to Guilford Colliery followed the tree lined embankment in the background. The Guilford Colliery Branch opened in October 1912 to serve the colliery which was being developed. The colliery was abandoned before it had produced any coal and the Branch closed on the 14th July 1937. The track was reinstated at the north end of the Branch briefly during the Second World War and used for stabling rail mounted guns.
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Barfrestone is located at Grid Ref: TR2650 (Lat: 51.206681, Lng: 1.23983)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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Barfrestone
Alt Name: Barfreston
Is In: Kent, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q2884452
Lat/Long: 51.205906/1.2397056
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 10:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: wall
Post Box Type: lamp
Postal Code: CT15
Ref: CT15 33
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.2059599/1.2396062
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.2088675/1.2369424
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.209133/1.2338847
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.2090104/1.2353921
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Bus Stop
Barfrestone Road
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Flag: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A043460A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Barfrestone Road
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: Church
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdtpjt
Naptan Street: Barfrestone Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.2056539/1.2389363
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Fixme: Can somebody confirm is there is a bus stop here? If yes, can they set naptan:verified to yes.
Flag: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400103837
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Barfrestone Road
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan Landmark: Church
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Naptan Street: Barfrestone Road
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 51.2055313/1.2391425
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Telephone
Advertising: board
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 51.2058177/1.2405761
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: At side of southern end of Pie Factory Road, mounted on a white board
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.2069737/1.2360504
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