Knowles Hill

Settlement in Kent Maidstone

England

Knowles Hill

Roadworks on Marden Road, Staplehurst
Roadworks on Marden Road, Staplehurst Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Knowles Hill is a small rural village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated approximately 7 miles south of the town of Sevenoaks, Knowles Hill is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents.

Knowles Hill boasts a tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming woodland areas. The village is characterized by its traditional architecture, with a mix of historic cottages and modern houses blending seamlessly into the countryside. The village center consists of a small cluster of buildings, including a local pub, village hall, and a few independent shops.

Residents of Knowles Hill benefit from the peacefulness of rural living while still having easy access to amenities and services. The nearby town of Sevenoaks offers a wider range of facilities, including supermarkets, schools, and healthcare centers. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A25 and M25 motorway easily accessible, providing convenient links to London and other major towns in the region.

The natural beauty surrounding Knowles Hill makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by numerous walking and cycling trails, allowing residents to explore the stunning countryside and enjoy the fresh air. Additionally, the nearby River Darent provides opportunities for fishing and picnicking.

Overall, Knowles Hill offers a peaceful and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it a desirable place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the heart of the Kent countryside.

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Knowles Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.179791/0.55222875 or Grid Reference TQ7845. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roadworks on Marden Road, Staplehurst
Roadworks on Marden Road, Staplehurst
Magnetic Shields Ltd Manufacturers of components for the transport industries.
Magnetic Shields Ltd
Manufacturers of components for the transport industries.
Railway line east of Staplehurst The line from Headcorn to Tonbridge and beyond is one of the longest stretches of perfectly straight line in the UK. No doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong!
Railway line east of Staplehurst
The line from Headcorn to Tonbridge and beyond is one of the longest stretches of perfectly straight line in the UK. No doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong!
Staplehurst sewage works
Staplehurst sewage works
Sweetlands Couchman Green
Sweetlands Couchman Green
A rough track into old orchards Off Clapper Lane, Staplehurst.
A rough track into old orchards
Off Clapper Lane, Staplehurst.
Duckhurst Farm Equestrian Centre A show-jumping centre and livery.
Duckhurst Farm Equestrian Centre
A show-jumping centre and livery.
Horlands Farm
Horlands Farm
Fine converted oast At Westlands Farm in the Kent Low weald.
Fine converted oast
At Westlands Farm in the Kent Low weald.
Row of peg-tile cottages At Cross-at-Hand, these cottages all have different window styles. The nearest one is probably the only original example visible.
Row of peg-tile cottages
At Cross-at-Hand, these cottages all have different window styles. The nearest one is probably the only original example visible.
The Lord Raglan Inn A quiet country free house with a peaceful garden.
The Lord Raglan Inn
A quiet country free house with a peaceful garden.
The Oast House, Horlands Farm, Summerhill Road, Marden, Kent Twin round kiln oast house, East kiln missing cowl.
The Oast House, Horlands Farm, Summerhill Road, Marden, Kent
Twin round kiln oast house, East kiln missing cowl.
Brandon Oast, Staplehurst Road, Marden, Kent Twin round kiln oast house, converted to an office.
Brandon Oast, Staplehurst Road, Marden, Kent
Twin round kiln oast house, converted to an office.
Oast House An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses">Link</a>
Oast House
An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more Link
Stream by Babylon Lane A tributary of the River Beult, carrying rather more flow than it usually does. The far field has hop-poles, protected by the usual wind-break trees.
Stream by Babylon Lane
A tributary of the River Beult, carrying rather more flow than it usually does. The far field has hop-poles, protected by the usual wind-break trees.
Bardingley The approach bridge over this moated house.
Bardingley
The approach bridge over this moated house.
Nearly Collapsed A shed probably now depending on a near-horizontal rope which can just be seen connecting the near corner to a tree to the left out of shot.
Nearly Collapsed
A shed probably now depending on a near-horizontal rope which can just be seen connecting the near corner to a tree to the left out of shot.
Sanders Oast, Chart Hill Road, Cross-At-Hand, Kent Twin round kiln oast house. Rebuilt and converted in 2002.
Sanders Oast, Chart Hill Road, Cross-At-Hand, Kent
Twin round kiln oast house. Rebuilt and converted in 2002.
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Knowles Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ7845 (Lat: 51.179791, Lng: 0.55222875)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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