Minster Marshes

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Kent Thanet

England

Minster Marshes

Farmland, Sherrifs Court — Farmland, Sherrifs Court Credit: N Chadwick

Minster Marshes is a coastal marshland located in the county of Kent, England. It is part of the larger Kent Marshes, which stretch along the coast of the county. The marshes are situated near the village of Minster, which lies on the Isle of Sheppey.

Covering an area of approximately 1,800 acres, Minster Marshes is characterized by its diverse ecosystem, consisting of marshland and saltings. The marshland is characterized by its low-lying, waterlogged terrain, which is formed by tidal waters. This creates a unique habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

The marshes are home to a wide range of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can often spot wading birds such as redshanks, curlews, and lapwings, as well as a variety of ducks and geese. In addition to birds, the marshes also support a rich diversity of plant life, including saltmarsh grasses, sea lavender, and sea purslane.

The area is managed by various conservation organizations, such as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), in order to preserve its natural beauty and protect the wildlife that inhabits it. There are several walking trails and observation points throughout the marshes, allowing visitors to explore and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Minster Marshes also plays an important role in flood prevention, acting as a natural buffer zone during high tides and storm surges. This helps to protect the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.

Overall, Minster Marshes is a valuable and picturesque coastal marshland, offering a haven for wildlife and a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking to connect with nature.

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Minster Marshes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.322416/1.3147189 or Grid Reference TR3163. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Sherrifs Court

Farmland, Sherrifs Court

View across River Stour from the north bank The gate is on the Saxon Shore way

View across River Stour from the north bank

The gate is on the Saxon Shore way

Cattle on the south bank of the River Stour

Cattle on the south bank of the River Stour

Footpath junction near Abbots Wall The footpath on the north bank of the River Stour

Footpath junction near Abbots Wall

The footpath on the north bank of the River Stour

Footbridge over a drainage channel, near Abbots Wall North bank of the River Stour, looking eastwards.

Footbridge over a drainage channel, near Abbots Wall

North bank of the River Stour, looking eastwards.

House with a former use, Minster On the curved corner is painted what looks like &#039;Restaurant Garage&#039;, a curious combination.

House with a former use, Minster

On the curved corner is painted what looks like 'Restaurant Garage', a curious combination.

Former Primitive Methodist Chapel, Minster This has not been a chapel for a long time. It is being renovated or converted at the moment, with sounds of sawing coming from inside. It must have been something else in the meantime.

Former Primitive Methodist Chapel, Minster

This has not been a chapel for a long time. It is being renovated or converted at the moment, with sounds of sawing coming from inside. It must have been something else in the meantime.

Track up from River Stour towards Minster A restricted byway up as far as the end of Marsh Farm Road, which continues the route.

Track up from River Stour towards Minster

A restricted byway up as far as the end of Marsh Farm Road, which continues the route.

Footbridge by River Stour A footpath following the river bank crosses a ditch draining into the river on the right.

Footbridge by River Stour

A footpath following the river bank crosses a ditch draining into the river on the right.

River Stour Looking downstream, but it is tidal here and for a long way up, with not a great range.

River Stour

Looking downstream, but it is tidal here and for a long way up, with not a great range.

Field east of Minster pumping station

Field east of Minster pumping station

Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet Showing the Norman tower. The church is known as the &quot;Cathedral on the marshes&quot; and was founded in 670AD. The oldest part of the present building was built just after the Norman conquest. Originally the sea would have come up to the churchyard wall.

Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet

Showing the Norman tower. The church is known as the "Cathedral on the marshes" and was founded in 670AD. The oldest part of the present building was built just after the Norman conquest. Originally the sea would have come up to the churchyard wall.

Thatched house on Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet Opposite Minster Abbey.

Thatched house on Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet

Opposite Minster Abbey.

The Chapel, Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet The modern chapel is open to the public daily. On the right can be seen the reliquary holding the relics of St. Mildred.

The Chapel, Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet

The modern chapel is open to the public daily. On the right can be seen the reliquary holding the relics of St. Mildred.

Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet Viewed from the entrance in Church Street. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/abbey.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.minster-in-thanet.org.uk/abbey.shtml">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>

Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet

Viewed from the entrance in Church Street. Link

Walsingham House, Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet Mid nineteenth century Grade II listed building. At one time there was a pork butcher&#039;s shop on the ground floor. It has also been the library.

Walsingham House, Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet

Mid nineteenth century Grade II listed building. At one time there was a pork butcher's shop on the ground floor. It has also been the library.

Village sign, Minster-in-Thanet On the corner of Church Street and Station Road, outside St. Mary&#039;s church.

Village sign, Minster-in-Thanet

On the corner of Church Street and Station Road, outside St. Mary's church.

St. Mildred's church and presbytery, Minster-in-Thanet Situated in St. Mildred&#039;s Road. The church has been closed for some time and permission to demolish it and build houses on the site was denied in 2010. The site is now being cleared. It has also been necessary to clear Japanese knotweed from the grounds.

St. Mildred's church and presbytery, Minster-in-Thanet

Situated in St. Mildred's Road. The church has been closed for some time and permission to demolish it and build houses on the site was denied in 2010. The site is now being cleared. It has also been necessary to clear Japanese knotweed from the grounds.

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Minster Marshes is located at Grid Ref: TR3163 (Lat: 51.322416, Lng: 1.3147189)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Thanet

Police Authority: Kent

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