Brasted Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kent Sevenoaks

England

Brasted Hill

Meadow near Scott's Lodge Credit: Pip Rolls

Brasted Hill, located in the county of Kent, England, is a prominent hill known for its scenic beauty and historical significance. Rising to an elevation of approximately 220 meters, it forms part of the North Downs, a range of chalk hills that stretches across southeastern England. The hill is situated near the village of Brasted, just southwest of Sevenoaks.

Brasted Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with its sloping grassy slopes covered in a patchwork of fields, woodlands, and hedgerows. It is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are drawn to its serene and picturesque landscapes.

Besides its natural beauty, Brasted Hill also holds historical importance. The area is known to have been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the discovery of several archaeological sites, including ancient burial mounds. Additionally, the hill was once home to a Roman villa, providing insights into the region's rich past.

Today, Brasted Hill is a protected area, designated as part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This status ensures the preservation of the hill's unique flora and fauna, which includes a variety of wildflowers, birds, and insects. It also guarantees that the hill remains accessible to visitors, with designated paths and trails for walking and exploring the area.

In summary, Brasted Hill in Kent offers a blend of natural beauty and historical heritage. Its stunning landscapes and cultural significance make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the charm of the English countryside.

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Brasted Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.298257/0.091577532 or Grid Reference TQ4557. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meadow near Scott's Lodge

Pip Rolls

The Manor, New Barn Lane, TN16

Shown on the OS map as New Barn Farm - but the old farm buildings have been demolished, only the stables remaining (at the right of the photo).

Philip Talmage

The Grove, TN14

A wooded hillside between New Barn Lane and Cudham Lane South

Philip Talmage

Letts Green crossroads, Knockholt TN14

Cackets Lane (behind the camera, to the left) comes from Cudham, to the west. Burlings Lane goes south towards Brasted. Away from the camera to the right, Shelleys Lane leads eastwards towards Knockholt. Northwards to the left is News Years Lane, leading northwards towards Green Street Green.

Philip Talmage

Letts Green Pond, Knockholt TN14

Just north of the crossroads.

Philip Talmage

Farm buildings, Cudham Grange, Kent

Dr Neil Clifton

The 'Tally Ho', Knockholt, Kent

Excellent food and a choice of well-kept beers are on offer at this country 'local'.

Dr Neil Clifton

St Katharine's Church, Knockholt, Kent

Restoration was in progress on the brick and flint tower of this old parish church.

Dr Neil Clifton

The North Downs Way

This deservedly popular long distance footpath runs close to Knockholt village. Here it is seen looking west where it crosses the minor lane from Knockholt to Sundridge.

Dr Neil Clifton

Sundridge Hill, Kent

We are on the scarp slope of the North Downs here, and many of the lanes crossing it are both narrow and steep. This one rates a "more than 14%" symbol on the OS map. If you are motoring in this area, please use extra care.

Dr Neil Clifton

Entrance to Brasted Hill Farm, Kent

On approaching the farm gate, the two watchdogs - one a German Shepherd and the other a Dobermann - set up such a racket of barking that it must have been audible over half the County. I took my photograph quickly and removed myself as rapidly as I was able.

Dr Neil Clifton

The Pilgrim's Way

This minor road, which here roughly parallels the M25 motorway, is on the exact alignment of the ancient Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury.

Dr Neil Clifton

Looking up Hogtrough Hill

The Pilgrim's Way runs left to right (west to east) here, while Hogtrough Hill, which rates a "more than 14%" symbol on the OS map, climbs steeply up the scarp slope of the North Downs towards Knockholt.

Dr Neil Clifton

M25 from Brasted Hill Road

A motorway does not make the most beautiful of pictures, but here cars, vans, HGVs and a stretch limo. all add interest - and CO2

Dr Neil Clifton

Oast House

Oast House Archive

The Oast House, Combe Bank Farm, Ovenden Road, Sundridge, Kent

An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more Link

Oast House Archive

St Katharine's Church, Knockholt

The church was consecrated here in 1281, and it is thought that much of the original building exists in the present structure, although with various additions over the years, including the tower, and in 1881 the building of the north aisle. The lychgate dates from 1945 and is dedicated to those who died in the Second World War.

Ian Capper