Frogs Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kent Ashford

England

Frogs Hill

Northiam Station On the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Northiam Station Credit: David Griffiths

Frogs Hill, located in Kent, England, is a small hill that forms part of the North Downs. Standing at an elevation of approximately 200 meters (656 feet), it is often referred to as a hill rather than a mountain due to its modest size. The hill is situated in the countryside, near the village of Trottiscliffe, and offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.

Frogs Hill is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of plants and animals. The area is covered in lush green grass, interspersed with patches of woodland, and dotted with wildflowers during the warmer months. The hill is particularly famous for being a haven for amphibians, including several species of frogs, hence its name.

Visitors to Frogs Hill can enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area while taking leisurely walks along the numerous footpaths that crisscross the hill. These walking trails provide an opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna, as well as to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

For those interested in history, Frogs Hill also holds archaeological significance. The remains of an Iron Age hillfort can be found on the hill, indicating human occupation in the area dating back thousands of years. This adds an additional layer of intrigue and allure to the site.

Frogs Hill, Kent, offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike, with its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and intriguing archaeological remains.

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Frogs Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.019838/0.61220764 or Grid Reference TQ8327. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northiam Station On the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Northiam Station
On the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Newenden, Kent TN18 Looking northwest on the A268. The White Hart is on the left, and St. Peter's church is on the right of the road. The White Hart <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pubsinkent.com/whitehart/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pubsinkent.com/whitehart/">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> claims to be 470 years old.  The church of St Peter dates from around 1300, according to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.villagenet.co.uk/rotherlevels/villages/newenden.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.villagenet.co.uk/rotherlevels/villages/newenden.php">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> and contains an older Norman font of great interest.
Newenden, Kent TN18
Looking northwest on the A268. The White Hart is on the left, and St. Peter's church is on the right of the road. The White Hart LinkExternal link claims to be 470 years old. The church of St Peter dates from around 1300, according to LinkExternal link and contains an older Norman font of great interest.
Cricket field at Newenden, Kent TN18 Looking south from Lossenham Lane. According to VillageNet <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.villagenet.co.uk/rotherlevels/villages/newenden.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.villagenet.co.uk/rotherlevels/villages/newenden.php">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 first mention of the game of cricket referred to a game played in Newenden around 1300!"
Cricket field at Newenden, Kent TN18
Looking south from Lossenham Lane. According to VillageNet LinkExternal link "the first mention of the game of cricket referred to a game played in Newenden around 1300!"
Forsham Farm near Rolvenden
Forsham Farm near Rolvenden
Newenden-Hill House-horses. Offering a good view of the Kentish Weald.
Newenden-Hill House-horses.
Offering a good view of the Kentish Weald.
Newenden- intersection A268-A28.
Newenden- intersection A268-A28.
Newenden-River Rother. Newenden was important because it was the lowest crossing point of the River Rother, an arm of Romney Marsh, on the road from London to Rye and Hastings.
Newenden-River Rother.
Newenden was important because it was the lowest crossing point of the River Rother, an arm of Romney Marsh, on the road from London to Rye and Hastings.
Newenden: St Peter's Church. Newenden church was built around the end of the 14th century, possibly on the site of an earlier Saxon building.  It was originally considerably larger but fell into disrepair.  The chancel collapsed at the end of the 18th century, soon to be followed by the demolition of the tower, which had been at the north west end.  A new clock tower was built in the 19th century, and the present small chancel was constructed in 1931.  The clock was installed to commemorate the Coronation of George V in 1911.  It is hand wound, with the hours being struck on the single bell which hangs in the tower, made at the London foundry of G.Mears in 1860.
Newenden: St Peter's Church.
Newenden church was built around the end of the 14th century, possibly on the site of an earlier Saxon building. It was originally considerably larger but fell into disrepair. The chancel collapsed at the end of the 18th century, soon to be followed by the demolition of the tower, which had been at the north west end. A new clock tower was built in the 19th century, and the present small chancel was constructed in 1931. The clock was installed to commemorate the Coronation of George V in 1911. It is hand wound, with the hours being struck on the single bell which hangs in the tower, made at the London foundry of G.Mears in 1860.
Newenden: The White Hart pub The village historic pub is seen from the porch of St Peter's Church across the road.
Newenden: The White Hart pub
The village historic pub is seen from the porch of St Peter's Church across the road.
Newenden: the White Hart Pub. It is a 470 year old pub and restaurant
Newenden: the White Hart Pub.
It is a 470 year old pub and restaurant
Newenden: the A262 to Hawkhurst. The view was taken to the Northwest, showing the hill sloping down from the Newenden levels.
Newenden: the A262 to Hawkhurst.
The view was taken to the Northwest, showing the hill sloping down from the Newenden levels.
derelict digger, Wassall Lane
derelict digger, Wassall Lane
The Oast, Rye Road, Newenden, Kent
The Oast, Rye Road, Newenden, Kent
Northiam The entrance to Northiam from the North. The twin town of Calonne-sur-la-lys saw heavy fighting during the retreat to Dunkirk in 1940; a casualty clearing station in the village yielded many of the dead who were interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery that bears the same name.
Northiam
The entrance to Northiam from the North. The twin town of Calonne-sur-la-lys saw heavy fighting during the retreat to Dunkirk in 1940; a casualty clearing station in the village yielded many of the dead who were interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery that bears the same name.
Rother Levels near Newenden Taken from the footpath to Castle Toll looking towards the river. The KESR bridge over the Rother can just be made out whilst Brickhurst Wood is on the ridge on the horizon. The Kent-Sussex border runs between New Barn Farm and Kent Ditch. Here we are looking into the latter from the former.
Rother Levels near Newenden
Taken from the footpath to Castle Toll looking towards the river. The KESR bridge over the Rother can just be made out whilst Brickhurst Wood is on the ridge on the horizon. The Kent-Sussex border runs between New Barn Farm and Kent Ditch. Here we are looking into the latter from the former.
River Rother On its way to Newenden.
River Rother
On its way to Newenden.
Footpath to Castle Toll Linking the site to the bridleway on the north bank of the River Rother it is the only footpath in or out. The trees on the right hide an old pond.
Footpath to Castle Toll
Linking the site to the bridleway on the north bank of the River Rother it is the only footpath in or out. The trees on the right hide an old pond.
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Frogs Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ8327 (Lat: 51.019838, Lng: 0.61220764)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

///tinned.commuted.relay. Near Northiam, East Sussex

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Newenden
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Bus Stop
Turning
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Telephone
Defibrillator
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