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Goodnestone houses [5] Church Cottages, The Street, are a pair of houses originally built circa 1700 and rebuilt in the early 19th century in a typical Goodnestone estate style reworking of an earlier building. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070260">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [5] Credit: Michael Dibb

Blackney Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Kent, England. Situated near the village of Harrietsham, it forms part of the North Downs, a range of chalk hills that stretches across southeast England. With an elevation reaching approximately 180 meters (590 feet), Blackney Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its distinct shape, featuring a gentle slope on one side and a steeper incline on the other. It is covered in lush green grass and dotted with a variety of native trees, including oak and beech. These natural features contribute to the hill's picturesque landscape and make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers.

Blackney Hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, butterflies, and small mammals. It serves as an important habitat for these creatures, providing them with shelter and food sources. The hill is part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which signifies its significance in terms of both natural and cultural heritage.

Access to Blackney Hill is relatively easy, with several footpaths and trails leading to its summit. Visitors can explore the area and enjoy its beautiful surroundings, while also appreciating the historical and cultural significance of the North Downs. Blackney Hill offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to connect with nature and embrace the tranquility of the Kentish countryside.

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Goodnestone houses [5] Church Cottages, The Street, are a pair of houses originally built circa 1700 and rebuilt in the early 19th century in a typical Goodnestone estate style reworking of an earlier building. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070260">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [5]
Church Cottages, The Street, are a pair of houses originally built circa 1700 and rebuilt in the early 19th century in a typical Goodnestone estate style reworking of an earlier building. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [7] Weaver's Cottage, The Street, was built in the early 18th century and altered in the early 19th century in a typical Goodnestone estate style reworking of an earlier building. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070262" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070262">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [7]
Weaver's Cottage, The Street, was built in the early 18th century and altered in the early 19th century in a typical Goodnestone estate style reworking of an earlier building. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone ways [1] From the Street, this public footpath leads to Chillenden. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone ways [1]
From the Street, this public footpath leads to Chillenden. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone ways [2] A public footpath follows School Lane. Beyond the school the path divides and leads to a number of destinations, including the wonderfully named Muddy Bush Corner. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone ways [2]
A public footpath follows School Lane. Beyond the school the path divides and leads to a number of destinations, including the wonderfully named Muddy Bush Corner. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone buildings [2] Seen from The Street is Goodnestone Primary School. The school was built in the 19th century and has been extended with a wing on the left circa 2010. Constructed of red brick with some blue brick headers in the gable, all under a slate roof. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone buildings [2]
Seen from The Street is Goodnestone Primary School. The school was built in the 19th century and has been extended with a wing on the left circa 2010. Constructed of red brick with some blue brick headers in the gable, all under a slate roof. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [8] School House, The Street, was built in the 18th century and altered and extended in Goodnestone Estate style in the early 19th century. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070261" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070261">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [8]
School House, The Street, was built in the 18th century and altered and extended in Goodnestone Estate style in the early 19th century. Constructed of red and brown brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [9] Forge Cottage was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of brown brick under a slate roof in Goodnestone estate style. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1363236" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1363236">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [9]
Forge Cottage was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of brown brick under a slate roof in Goodnestone estate style. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone buildings [3] Goodnestone Village Hall, The Street, was originally the village forge. Built in the early 19th century of brown brick under a slate roof in the Goodnestone estate style. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099231" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099231">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone buildings [3]
Goodnestone Village Hall, The Street, was originally the village forge. Built in the early 19th century of brown brick under a slate roof in the Goodnestone estate style. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [10] Yew Cottage, The Street, was built in the 18th century and altered in the early 19th century in the Goodnestone estate style. Constructed of red brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099194" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099194">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [10]
Yew Cottage, The Street, was built in the 18th century and altered in the early 19th century in the Goodnestone estate style. Constructed of red brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [11] The Old Post Office, The Street, is a 15th century building. Timber framed with plaster infill under a thatch roof. At some time the rectory. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1363237" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1363237">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [11]
The Old Post Office, The Street, is a 15th century building. Timber framed with plaster infill under a thatch roof. At some time the rectory. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone buildings [12] Hazel Bank, The Street, was built in the 18th century and altered in the mid 19th century. Constructed of rose brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099202" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099202">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone buildings [12]
Hazel Bank, The Street, was built in the 18th century and altered in the mid 19th century. Constructed of rose brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [13] Numbers 1 and 2 Alms Cottages and Hospital Cottage, The Street, are of two builds. A mid 17th century range with a shaped gable and an 18th century wing. All in red brick under a tile roof. The charity was endowed in 1671, but the building was already standing. The charity was for 4 aged decayed gentlemen or gentlewomen, born in Kent. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070263" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070263">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [13]
Numbers 1 and 2 Alms Cottages and Hospital Cottage, The Street, are of two builds. A mid 17th century range with a shaped gable and an 18th century wing. All in red brick under a tile roof. The charity was endowed in 1671, but the building was already standing. The charity was for 4 aged decayed gentlemen or gentlewomen, born in Kent. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone features [1] At the entrance to the village is this memorial stone to Lord Fitzwalter. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone features [1]
At the entrance to the village is this memorial stone to Lord Fitzwalter. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [14] Park Cottage, Catsole Hill, was built in the 18th century and extended in the early or mid 19th century. Constructed of red brick under a slate roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1458032" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1458032">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [14]
Park Cottage, Catsole Hill, was built in the 18th century and extended in the early or mid 19th century. Constructed of red brick under a slate roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [15] Yew Tree Farmhouse, Saddler's Hill, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of red brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336991" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336991">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [15]
Yew Tree Farmhouse, Saddler's Hill, was built in the early 19th century. Constructed of red brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [16] Ivy House, Saddler's Hill, was built in the 18th century and altered in the 19th century. Constructed of red brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1363212" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1363212">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [16]
Ivy House, Saddler's Hill, was built in the 18th century and altered in the 19th century. Constructed of red brick under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone features [2] Hidden amongst the foliage on Saddler's Hill is this gate with two coats of arms on the overthrow. The building in the background is North Lodge. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone features [2]
Hidden amongst the foliage on Saddler's Hill is this gate with two coats of arms on the overthrow. The building in the background is North Lodge. Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [17] Numbers 1 and 2 North Corner Cottages, Saddler's Hill, are a pair of timber framed cottages, encased in brick in 1778. The casing is of red brick and of red and blue brick in a diaper pattern, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336988" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1336988">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> Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
Goodnestone houses [17]
Numbers 1 and 2 North Corner Cottages, Saddler's Hill, are a pair of timber framed cottages, encased in brick in 1778. The casing is of red brick and of red and blue brick in a diaper pattern, all under a tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Goodnestone is a village adjacent to the Goodnestone House and Gardens estate, some 7 miles southeast of Canterbury. Many of the village houses were built by the estate.
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Blackney Hill is located at Grid Ref: TR2556 (Lat: 51.263924, Lng: 1.2294281)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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