Cheney Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kent Swale

England

Cheney Hill

M2: Sawpit Road Bridge Credit: N Chadwick

Cheney Hill, also known as Cheney Mountain or Cheney Hill, is a prominent geographic feature located in Kent, England. Rising to an elevation of approximately 235 meters (771 feet), Cheney Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The hill is located within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which adds to its allure and scenic beauty. It is situated in close proximity to the picturesque village of Charing, offering visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, one can see as far as the Weald of Kent, with its rolling hills and charming villages.

Cheney Hill is well-known for its extensive network of walking and hiking trails, making it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation. The hill is notably part of the North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that stretches for 246 kilometers (153 miles) from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent. This makes Cheney Hill a popular stop for hikers and walkers along this renowned trail.

The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. The diverse flora and fauna found on Cheney Hill add to its ecological significance and make it a valuable conservation area.

Overall, Cheney Hill in Kent offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the North Downs, providing breathtaking views, tranquil walks, and a rich biodiversity that make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.314661/0.74310527 or Grid Reference TQ9160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M2: Sawpit Road Bridge

N Chadwick

Southbound M2

The M2 is 25.7 miles long and acts as a bypass of the section of the A2 road which runs through the Medway Towns, Sittingbourne and Faversham. It is the only motorway in England that does not intersect with any other motorway at a junction. The initial section of the motorway (junctions 2 to 5) was opened by the then Transport Minister Ernest Marples on 29 May 1963, with the remainder being constructed in 1965. It was originally planned that the M2 would be extended to London and Dover, making it the main route between London and the channel ports, but this extension never materialised due to a lack of traffic demand.

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M2, Sawpit Road Bridge

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Lane from Bottom Pond Road to Rawling Street

Robin Webster

Slough Road

There is quite a tangle of lanes here, in the main not going anywhere important. This could be said to be a way to Erriottwood.

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View across Bapchild and The Swale to the Isle of Sheppey

From a footpath running between Dully Road and Church Street, Rodmersham.

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Rodmersham, near Sittingbourne

View from a footpath with the tower of St. Nicholas's church on the left.

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The Church of St. Nicholas, Rodmersham

A Grade I listed building with a 13th century chancel, a 14th century nave and a 15th century tower which was restored 1875-93.

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Tomb in the churchyard, St. Nicholas Church, Rodmersham

The grave of Helen, wife of Robert Mercer, died Oct. 1906, aged 68 years. erected by Robert Mercer "In Loving Memory 1907". According to the 1881 census, he was a hop grower and farmer of 180 acres, employing 56 men, 14 boys and 12 women, which suggests he was wealthy enough to erect such an expensive marble tomb. He died in 1917. The carved dog seems to be a later addition.

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Church Cottage, Rodmersham

Church Street. A 16th century Grade II listed building.

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Edward Ardizzone's grave, Rodmersham

The grave, near burials of other members of his family, is in St. Nicholas' churchyard. Edward Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979), was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children. For Tim All Alone, which he wrote and illustrated, Ardizzone won the inaugural Kate Greenaway Medal for the year's best children's book illustration by a British subject

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Nicholas Ardizzone's grave, Rodmersham churchyard

The grave, near burials of other members of his family, is in St. Nicholas' churchyard. His father, Edward Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979), was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children. Nicholas, a cinematographer, catalogued his father's work as war artist and also published a detailed catalogue of his prints and lithographs. Edward's grave is hidden behind Nicholas's.

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Nicholas Ardizzone's grave, Rodmersham churchyard

Looking eastwards towards Church Street. The grave, near burials of other members of his family including his father, Edward, is in St. Nicholas' churchyard. Edward Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979), was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children. Nicholas, a cinematographer, catalogued his father's work as war artist and also published a detailed catalogue of his prints and lithographs.

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Rodmersham village

From a footpath running between Church Street and Rodmersham Green. St. Nicholas's church tower is on the left and is in Church Street. Rodmersham Court Farm orchard is beyond the field.

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No. 5 Vine Cottages, Rodmersham Green

No blue plaque to indicate that Edward Ardizzone lived here until his death in 1979. He is buried in St. Nicholas's Church, Rodmersham. Edward Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 – 8 November 1979), was an English painter, print-maker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

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Pond at Rodmersham Green

Bottles Lane can be seen through the trees.

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Village sign, Green Lane, Rodmersham Green

With The Fruiterers Arms in the background in Bottles Lane.

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Entrance to Cromer's Wood, near Sittingbourne

This 28 hectare ancient semi-natural woodland sits on the southeast side of a dry slope valley. It was donated by Shell Research Ltd. to Kent Trust for Nature Conservation, now known as Kent Wildlife Trust, in 1996.

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Cheney Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ9160 (Lat: 51.314661, Lng: 0.74310527)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent