Marlpit

Settlement in Kent Maidstone

England

Marlpit

Orchards at Boughton Monchelsea Place Taken from Boughton Monchelsea church on the Greensand Way, showing the Weald in the South of the grid.
Orchards at Boughton Monchelsea Place Credit: John Brown

Marlpit is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Tonbridge, Marlpit is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village is known for its charming architecture, with many of its houses dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it a distinctive historic feel. The village center is characterized by a small square with a picturesque village green, where locals often gather for community events and activities.

Marlpit is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village boasts a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its inhabitants, including a local pub, a village hall, a primary school, and a church. The surrounding countryside also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The village is well-connected to the wider area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The A21 road runs close by, providing easy access to Tonbridge and the nearby town of Tunbridge Wells. Additionally, the village is served by regular bus services, ensuring residents can easily travel to surrounding areas.

Marlpit offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Its rich history, tight-knit community, and beautiful surroundings make it a charming village in the heart of Kent.

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Marlpit Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.228213/0.55184228 or Grid Reference TQ7850. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Orchards at Boughton Monchelsea Place Taken from Boughton Monchelsea church on the Greensand Way, showing the Weald in the South of the grid.
Orchards at Boughton Monchelsea Place
Taken from Boughton Monchelsea church on the Greensand Way, showing the Weald in the South of the grid.
Greensand Steps These steps are on the Greensand Way long distance footpath
Greensand Steps
These steps are on the Greensand Way long distance footpath
Greensand Way This is the Greensand Way long distance footpath in the section between Wierton and Hill Rd
Greensand Way
This is the Greensand Way long distance footpath in the section between Wierton and Hill Rd
Cottage at Chart Hill near Chart Sutton Chart Hill is a small hamlet on the Greensand Ridge with extensive views of the Weald to the south. The cottage is characteristic of the area in that its construction combines brick, local ragstone and weatherboarding.
Cottage at Chart Hill near Chart Sutton
Chart Hill is a small hamlet on the Greensand Ridge with extensive views of the Weald to the south. The cottage is characteristic of the area in that its construction combines brick, local ragstone and weatherboarding.
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, Boughton Monchelsea More information can be obtained about the above from   <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.buttercups.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.buttercups.org.uk">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>.
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, Boughton Monchelsea
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Wierton Hill Farm B&B, near Chart Sutton
Wierton Hill Farm B&B, near Chart Sutton
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - Churchyard
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - Churchyard
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - East end
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - East end
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - Lychgate
St Peter, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent - Lychgate
Wierton Oast, Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Two internal kilned oast house.
Wierton Oast, Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Two internal kilned oast house.
Church Farm Oast, Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Three round and two square kilns of varying sizes.

Also see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1585485">TQ7749 : Church Farm Oast, Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent</a>
Church Farm Oast, Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Three round and two square kilns of varying sizes. Also see TQ7749 : Church Farm Oast, Church Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
The countryside in Kent South of Maidstone
The countryside in Kent
South of Maidstone
The Oast, East Hall Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Single round kiln oast house. Stone walls.
The Oast, East Hall Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Single round kiln oast house. Stone walls.
East Hall Oast, East Hall Hill, Wierton, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Once a six round kiln oast house. Only two remain, with the roundel roofs replaced with a flat roof with battlements, giving a castle like impression on the hill.
East Hall Oast, East Hall Hill, Wierton, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Once a six round kiln oast house. Only two remain, with the roundel roofs replaced with a flat roof with battlements, giving a castle like impression on the hill.
Barn on Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, Kent
Barn on Chart Hill Road, Chart Sutton, Kent
East Hall Oast, East Hall Hill, Wierton, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Once a six round kiln oast house. Only two remain, with the roundel roofs replaced with a flat roof with battlements, giving a castle like impression on the hill.
East Hall Oast, East Hall Hill, Wierton, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Once a six round kiln oast house. Only two remain, with the roundel roofs replaced with a flat roof with battlements, giving a castle like impression on the hill.
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Marlpit is located at Grid Ref: TQ7850 (Lat: 51.228213, Lng: 0.55184228)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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