Hocker Edge

Settlement in Kent Tunbridge Wells

England

Hocker Edge

Near Paley Farm The metalled road leads to Paley Farm, the rough track to the right to Hartridge Manor Farm
Near Paley Farm Credit: Richard Croft

Hocker Edge is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated in the Weald, a region known for its rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, Hocker Edge offers residents and visitors alike a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is surrounded by lush green fields and woodlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The area is known for its diverse wildlife, including various bird species, deer, and rabbits.

The village itself is characterized by its charming, traditional English architecture, with many historic cottages and buildings dating back several centuries. The local church, St. Mary's, is a notable landmark, featuring beautiful stained glass windows and a peaceful atmosphere.

Hocker Edge is home to a close-knit community, where neighbors often come together for social events and gatherings. There is a local pub, The Hocker's Arms, which serves traditional British cuisine and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Hocker Edge provides a sense of tranquility and a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a slower pace of living, making it an ideal place for those looking to escape to the countryside.

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Hocker Edge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.121169/0.53484746 or Grid Reference TQ7738. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near Paley Farm The metalled road leads to Paley Farm, the rough track to the right to Hartridge Manor Farm
Near Paley Farm
The metalled road leads to Paley Farm, the rough track to the right to Hartridge Manor Farm
Lane to Hartridge Manor Farm
Lane to Hartridge Manor Farm
Oast House Single round kiln oast house.

Converted to a dwelling in 2007.
Oast House
Single round kiln oast house. Converted to a dwelling in 2007.
Bridge over Ditch By (but not on, it was eventually decided) the footpath from Bounds End Farm to Rabbit Farm. This path is not recommended for wet winter walking. There is an orchard beyond, with severely pruned trees.
Bridge over Ditch
By (but not on, it was eventually decided) the footpath from Bounds End Farm to Rabbit Farm. This path is not recommended for wet winter walking. There is an orchard beyond, with severely pruned trees.
Cradducks Farm An incomplete oasthouse conversion.
Cradducks Farm
An incomplete oasthouse conversion.
Oast Houses An early C18 twin square kiln oast house and adjacent 1950's oast house.
Oast Houses
An early C18 twin square kiln oast house and adjacent 1950's oast house.
Oast End, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent Single round kiln oast house. Known as Oast End.
Oast End, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent
Single round kiln oast house. Known as Oast End.
The Oast House, Cradducks Farm, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent Single round kiln oast house.

Converted to a dwelling in 2007.
The Oast House, Cradducks Farm, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent
Single round kiln oast house. Converted to a dwelling in 2007.
The Oast House, Cradducks Farm, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent Recently reconverted from a disused chapel to residential use.
The Oast House, Cradducks Farm, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent
Recently reconverted from a disused chapel to residential use.
Oast House Twin round kiln oast house. Originally a four round kiln oast house. Two round kilns to the north end of the stowage were removed sometime after 1960.
Oast House
Twin round kiln oast house. Originally a four round kiln oast house. Two round kilns to the north end of the stowage were removed sometime after 1960.
Sheep in Hop Field This large hop field seems to be abandoned and reused for keeping sheep. Birch Wood is in the background.
Sheep in Hop Field
This large hop field seems to be abandoned and reused for keeping sheep. Birch Wood is in the background.
Bowling Alley Wood As seen from trackway near Goudhurst Road.
Bowling Alley Wood
As seen from trackway near Goudhurst Road.
Converted Barn in Bounds End Farm Farm is on Goudhurst Road.
Converted Barn in Bounds End Farm
Farm is on Goudhurst Road.
Paley Farm As seen from footpath from Paley Lane to A229 Cranbrook Road.
Paley Farm
As seen from footpath from Paley Lane to A229 Cranbrook Road.
Stile beside a stream This stile is on a footpath from A229 Cranbrook Road, near Knoxbridge Inn, leading to Paley Farm on Paley Lane. Stream leads to Paley Farm.
Stile beside a stream
This stile is on a footpath from A229 Cranbrook Road, near Knoxbridge Inn, leading to Paley Farm on Paley Lane. Stream leads to Paley Farm.
Oast End, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent Single round kiln oast house. Known as Oast End.
Oast End, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent
Single round kiln oast house. Known as Oast End.
View from the top of "Cherry Hill" The oast house centre left is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/773444">TQ7740 : The Oast House, Cradducks Farm, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent</a>. The grid square boundary between the featured square and the view point square runs through the arable field just beyond the grassland in the foreground. This area of Kent is still famous for its cherry production although the extent of the orchards is much reduced as are the hop fields which supported the hop drying industry evidenced by the numerous oast houses in the area, many of which have been converted to other uses.

This view is taken from the top of the field opposite the house I lived in during the 1950s which was then a cherry orchard. It was commonly known as Cherry Hill although that name doesn't appear to have been recorded on the maps. Sadly the many cherry orchards here have long disappeared and this field is now fallow. It is, however, a nesting site for skylarks and is carefully watched over by the occupant of my old home.
View from the top of "Cherry Hill"
The oast house centre left is TQ7740 : The Oast House, Cradducks Farm, Goudhurst Road, Staplehurst, Kent. The grid square boundary between the featured square and the view point square runs through the arable field just beyond the grassland in the foreground. This area of Kent is still famous for its cherry production although the extent of the orchards is much reduced as are the hop fields which supported the hop drying industry evidenced by the numerous oast houses in the area, many of which have been converted to other uses. This view is taken from the top of the field opposite the house I lived in during the 1950s which was then a cherry orchard. It was commonly known as Cherry Hill although that name doesn't appear to have been recorded on the maps. Sadly the many cherry orchards here have long disappeared and this field is now fallow. It is, however, a nesting site for skylarks and is carefully watched over by the occupant of my old home.
Crop field off A262
Crop field off A262
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Hocker Edge is located at Grid Ref: TQ7738 (Lat: 51.121169, Lng: 0.53484746)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Tunbridge Wells

Police Authority: Kent

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