Horns Cross

Settlement in Kent Dartford

England

Horns Cross

Looking down the line from Stone Crossing footbridge Looking at the railway line heading towards Greenhithe. The path heads down to the platform for wheelchairs and prams. — Looking down the line from Stone Crossing footbridge Credit: David Anstiss

Horns Cross is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the district of Thanet, it is approximately 4 miles northwest of the coastal town of Ramsgate and 15 miles east of the historic city of Canterbury. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering a tranquil and rural atmosphere.

Horns Cross is a close-knit community with a population of around 300 residents. The village primarily consists of residential properties, with a few local amenities such as a village hall and a small convenience store. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages, which add to its traditional and idyllic character.

The surrounding area of Horns Cross is rich in natural beauty, with rolling hills and farmland providing stunning views. The village is also close to several popular attractions, including the beautiful beaches of Margate and Broadstairs, which are just a short drive away. Additionally, the nearby Westwood Cross shopping center offers a wide range of retail and leisure facilities.

Horns Cross is well-connected to the rest of Kent, with good transport links. The A299 road runs nearby, providing easy access to both Ramsgate and Canterbury, as well as connections to the wider motorway network. The village is also served by regular bus services, making it convenient for residents to travel to neighboring towns and villages.

Overall, Horns Cross offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quiet village lifestyle with easy access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Horns Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.44472/0.26276788 or Grid Reference TQ5774. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down the line from Stone Crossing footbridge

Looking at the railway line heading towards Greenhithe. The path heads down to the platform for wheelchairs and prams.

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Construction of Braeburn Heights

This is one of two large blocks of housing being built on Barley Close.

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Housing on Barley Close

This block of flats is beside a road running parallel to the Gravesend to Dartford railway line (beyond the trees on the right). Barley Close (on the left) is only used to access various block of housing (behind the viewer). The road leads forwards to Charles Street and then Crossways Boulevard (the A206).

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View across Cotton Lake

Looking from Galleon Boulevard. Various offices have their buildings in the Crossways Business Park. The footpath in the foreground leads around the lake.

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Mariner House, Moat Housing

Headquarters building within the Crossways Business Park. On Galleon Boulevard.

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Cotton Lake and fountain

Looking across Cotton Lake from office carparks on Galleon Boulevard. More offices that are part of Crossways Business Park are seen across the lake. In the background is the Queen Elizabeth Bridge heading over the River Thames towards Essex.

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