Knowlton

Settlement in Kent Dover

England

Knowlton

Chillenden Windmill: aerial 2022 Credit: Simon Tomson

Knowlton is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, Knowlton is part of the Ashford district and falls within the civil parish of Woodchurch. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, lush fields, and charming rural landscapes.

Knowlton is a quiet and peaceful village, offering residents and visitors a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The village is known for its traditional English charm, with a collection of quaint cottages, historic buildings, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

One of the notable landmarks in Knowlton is the St. Clement's Church, a beautiful medieval structure that dates back to the 13th century. The church boasts stunning architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a striking tower. Inside, visitors can admire various historical artifacts, such as ancient brasses and intricate stained glass windows.

The surrounding area of Knowlton is also renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are numerous walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to explore the idyllic countryside and enjoy panoramic views of the Kentish landscape.

Although small in size, Knowlton offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, with Ashford and Canterbury just a short drive away, providing additional services, shopping centers, and cultural attractions.

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Knowlton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.234423/1.267571 or Grid Reference TR2853. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chillenden Windmill: aerial 2022

Simon Tomson

Chillenden Mill

A post mill windmill built in 1858 at Chillenden. The mill is Grade II* listed, see: Link

Philip Halling

Course of Black Lane

The slight depression on the left is the course of Black Lane, an old sunken way between Canterbury and Deal. Here, the lane follows the ancient parish boundary between Eastry and Knowlton (now, Goodnestone). At the time of writing, the recorded public footpath west from Thornton Lane terminates just short of the photographer, at the turn in the parish boundary.

Hugh Craddock

Course of Black Lane

The disturbed ground stretching away to the east is the course of Black Lane, an old slightly sunken way between Canterbury and Deal. Here, the lane heads across the field to pick up the parish boundary between Eastry and Knowlton (now, Goodnestone) where it performs a dog-leg on its north-south alignment. The depression in the field here was filled in some years ago. This part of Black Lane was enclosed until the late nineteenth century.

Hugh Craddock

Road junction near Rowling

Ron Lee

Free-range pigs

A bridleway runs in a northeasterly direction to their right, to pass to the right of the pig-arks in the distance.

John Baker

Possibly abandoned access

Compared with TR2853 : Creation of an access, it appears that the work got no further, after a hole was made through the bushes.

John Baker

Mossy barn roof, Heronden Farm

Ferns are also growing on the roof, at the far end.

John Baker

Ivy-covered building, Heronden Road

Nick Smith’s TR2954 : Derelict house in Heronden shows the building as it was almost nine years ago, when one could see a lot more of its structure.

John Baker

Looking along Cherrygarden Lane towards Gooseberryhall Farm

Gooseberryhall Farm belongs to the Bruderhof Community who are based at nearby Beech Grove at Nonington - see Link

Marathon

Path across the grounds of Beech Grove

Beech Grove at Nonington is the base of the Bruderhof Community - see Link

This is the view from Cherrygarden Lane.

Marathon

The Norman doorway at All Saints, Chillenden

The church of All Saints is no bigger than it was in Norman times. It has Norman north and south doorways - this is the north doorway.

Marathon

Looking northwest from Thornton Lane

The hedge, on the other side of the meadow, follows the route of the former East Kent Light Railway. To the right of the hedge at the top of the next field, the pale patch marks the redevelopment of Hammill brickworks in TR2955 and beyond that the tower and spire of Wingham church is visible in TR2457. Just over six years ago, I took a view from this location TR2954 : Looking southwest from Thornton Lane.

John Baker