Elvington

Settlement in Kent Shepway

England

Elvington

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice, 74 Canterbury Road
Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice, 74 Canterbury Road Credit: John Baker

Elvington is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the city of Canterbury, Elvington is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is known for its historical significance, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It is home to several well-preserved medieval buildings, including the Grade I listed Elvington Court Gatehouse, which dates back to the 14th century.

Elvington is a close-knit community with a population of around 500 residents. The village has a strong sense of community spirit and hosts various events throughout the year, such as the annual Elvington Village Fete, which brings together locals and visitors alike.

Although small in size, Elvington offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a village store, and a charming village pub, where locals can gather for a pint and hearty meal. The village is also well-connected, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

For nature enthusiasts, Elvington boasts beautiful countryside surroundings, with plenty of walking and cycling trails to explore. The nearby Elvington and Densole Woods offer a peaceful retreat for outdoor activities and are home to a variety of flora and fauna.

Overall, Elvington is a quaint and historic village that offers a peaceful and friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live or visit for those seeking a rural escape in the heart of Kent.

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Elvington Images

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Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice, 74 Canterbury Road
Hawkinge & Elham Valley Practice, 74 Canterbury Road
Land adjoining Stonewolds, Canterbury Road Planning permission has been granted, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 22/1376/FH for the "erection of new dwelling permitted under permission 91/00899/SH".   

The site lies beyond the give way and 50 mph road signs.
Land adjoining Stonewolds, Canterbury Road
Planning permission has been granted, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 22/1376/FH for the "erection of new dwelling permitted under permission 91/00899/SH". The site lies beyond the give way and 50 mph road signs.
Terlingham Vale, Gibraltar Lane Planning permission has been granted, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 23/0020/FH for the “fitting of 22 solar photovoltaic panels to the southwest-facing roof”.
Terlingham Vale, Gibraltar Lane
Planning permission has been granted, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 23/0020/FH for the “fitting of 22 solar photovoltaic panels to the southwest-facing roof”.
13, The Meade Planning permission has been granted, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 22/2016/FH for the “conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation”. 

It was a pity that the gates, in front of the garage, were closed on this occasion.
13, The Meade
Planning permission has been granted, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 22/2016/FH for the “conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation”. It was a pity that the gates, in front of the garage, were closed on this occasion.
Land at Aerodrome Road & Elvington Lane Viewed from Elvington Lane, there is a proposal to build 110 houses on this derelict site, where a former officers mess once stood.
Land at Aerodrome Road & Elvington Lane
Viewed from Elvington Lane, there is a proposal to build 110 houses on this derelict site, where a former officers mess once stood.
Land at Aerodrome Road & Elvington Lane Viewed from Aerodrome Road, there is a proposal to build 110 houses on this derelict site, where a former officers mess once stood.
Land at Aerodrome Road & Elvington Lane
Viewed from Aerodrome Road, there is a proposal to build 110 houses on this derelict site, where a former officers mess once stood.
Former Stagecoach Bus Depot, Cheriton Situated in Kent Road CT19 4NT, this former East Kent Road Car bus depot was closed on Saturday 2nd September 2023 and its allocation of 59 buses reallocated to nearby Ashford (TQ9942) and Dover (TR3044) bus depots. Stagecoach South East who took over the bus operator East Kent in 1993 issued a statement explaining the closure as at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.stagecoachbus.com/news/south-east/2023/june/stagecoach-announces-planned-changes-to-folkestone-bus-operations#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.stagecoachbus.com/news/south-east/2023/june/stagecoach-announces-planned-changes-to-folkestone-bus-operations#">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>.
Former Stagecoach Bus Depot, Cheriton
Situated in Kent Road CT19 4NT, this former East Kent Road Car bus depot was closed on Saturday 2nd September 2023 and its allocation of 59 buses reallocated to nearby Ashford (TQ9942) and Dover (TR3044) bus depots. Stagecoach South East who took over the bus operator East Kent in 1993 issued a statement explaining the closure as at LinkExternal link.
Bus Depot Yard, Cheriton Taken from Kent Road, this photo shows the vacated bus depot yard with a ADL Dart 38-seater bus dating from 2004 in the distance. This depot closed on Saturday 2nd September 2023 with the buses reallocated to the nearby depots in Ashford and Dover. It remains to be seen what will happen to the former bus depot which was originally owned by the East Kent Road Car Co Ltd. Details of this former bus operator is on the Wikipedia website at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Kent_Road_Car_Company" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Kent_Road_Car_Company">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>.
Bus Depot Yard, Cheriton
Taken from Kent Road, this photo shows the vacated bus depot yard with a ADL Dart 38-seater bus dating from 2004 in the distance. This depot closed on Saturday 2nd September 2023 with the buses reallocated to the nearby depots in Ashford and Dover. It remains to be seen what will happen to the former bus depot which was originally owned by the East Kent Road Car Co Ltd. Details of this former bus operator is on the Wikipedia website at LinkExternal link.
Houses, Shorncliffe Road The detached house is number 232, while to its right is number 230.
Houses, Shorncliffe Road
The detached house is number 232, while to its right is number 230.
'Subway' sandwich outlet 'Subway' outlet at West Park Farm North Retail Park.
'Subway' sandwich outlet
'Subway' outlet at West Park Farm North Retail Park.
Canterbury Road crossing the A20 near Hawkinge The A20 runs from the London Borough of Lewisham to Dover, Kent. It runs through the major towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone, terminating at the port of Dover.
Canterbury Road crossing the A20 near Hawkinge
The A20 runs from the London Borough of Lewisham to Dover, Kent. It runs through the major towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone, terminating at the port of Dover.
A20 Roundhill Tunnel (Eastern Portal) The Roundhill Tunnel is a pair of tunnels bored through the chalk hill (Round Hill) near Folkestone. They were built as part of the general works for the Channel Tunnel. The building works took three years to construct, opening in 1993.
A20 Roundhill Tunnel (Eastern Portal)
The Roundhill Tunnel is a pair of tunnels bored through the chalk hill (Round Hill) near Folkestone. They were built as part of the general works for the Channel Tunnel. The building works took three years to construct, opening in 1993.
A20, Roundhill Tunnel The Roundhill Tunnel is a pair of tunnels bored through the chalk hill (Round Hill) near Folkestone. They were built as part of the general works for the Channel Tunnel. The building works took three years to construct, opening in 1993.
A20, Roundhill Tunnel
The Roundhill Tunnel is a pair of tunnels bored through the chalk hill (Round Hill) near Folkestone. They were built as part of the general works for the Channel Tunnel. The building works took three years to construct, opening in 1993.
Westbound A20 approaching Castle Hill Interchange The western portals of the Roundhill Tunnel are on a pair of viaducts that take you to the Castle Hill Interchange - the start of the M20 motorway.
Westbound A20 approaching Castle Hill Interchange
The western portals of the Roundhill Tunnel are on a pair of viaducts that take you to the Castle Hill Interchange - the start of the M20 motorway.
A20/M20, Castle Hill Interchange Castle Hill Interchange is Junction 13 of the M20 where it becomes the A20. It was originally a simple terminal roundabout junction with the old A20 (now A2034) but it was significantly upgraded in 1993 when the rerouted A20 was constructed bypassing Capel-le-Ferne, to provide better access to Dover.
A20/M20, Castle Hill Interchange
Castle Hill Interchange is Junction 13 of the M20 where it becomes the A20. It was originally a simple terminal roundabout junction with the old A20 (now A2034) but it was significantly upgraded in 1993 when the rerouted A20 was constructed bypassing Capel-le-Ferne, to provide better access to Dover.
M20 passing the  Channel Tunnel Terminal, Folkestone The M20 is a 51 mile motorway running between the M25 motorway near Swanley and Folkestone in Kent. It was constructed from 1960. It is a key route for lorries connecting to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel and Ferries.
M20 passing the Channel Tunnel Terminal, Folkestone
The M20 is a 51 mile motorway running between the M25 motorway near Swanley and Folkestone in Kent. It was constructed from 1960. It is a key route for lorries connecting to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel and Ferries.
Cheriton Telephone Exchange Located at 8 Cheriton High Street CT19 4ER, this TE is one of nine in the Folkestone (01303) group. It has the code NDCHE and provides telephone and broadband services to approximately 4,738 residential and 253 non-residential premises in the Cheriton area. The numbering ranges of this TE are (01303) 27xxxx and 29xxxx. A mobile phone aerial can be seen on the roof of this TE with a KX100 telephone box at the front.
Cheriton Telephone Exchange
Located at 8 Cheriton High Street CT19 4ER, this TE is one of nine in the Folkestone (01303) group. It has the code NDCHE and provides telephone and broadband services to approximately 4,738 residential and 253 non-residential premises in the Cheriton area. The numbering ranges of this TE are (01303) 27xxxx and 29xxxx. A mobile phone aerial can be seen on the roof of this TE with a KX100 telephone box at the front.
St Andrew's Methodist Church, Cheriton Situated in Surrenden Road CT19 4dy, this church is one of sixteen in the South Kent Methodist Circuit. Services are held here each Sunday morning at 10.30am with evening services taking place as advertised. The blue noticeboard can be seen to the left of the photo.
St Andrew's Methodist Church, Cheriton
Situated in Surrenden Road CT19 4dy, this church is one of sixteen in the South Kent Methodist Circuit. Services are held here each Sunday morning at 10.30am with evening services taking place as advertised. The blue noticeboard can be seen to the left of the photo.
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Elvington is located at Grid Ref: TR2038 (Lat: 51.102806, Lng: 1.1453434)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Shepway

Police Authority: Kent

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