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Ebbsfleet

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Ebbsfleet

Railway bridge over Cottington Road The Ashford, Canterbury and Ramsgate line crosses.
Railway bridge over Cottington Road Credit: Robin Webster

Ebbsfleet is a heritage site located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated near the town of Gravesend, it is an area of historical significance and natural beauty. The site is named after the River Ebbsfleet, which flows through the area, and is known for its diverse landscapes, including marshland, grassland, and woodland.

Ebbsfleet has a rich history dating back thousands of years. It was once a vital location during Roman times, serving as a port for trade and transportation. The remains of ancient Roman structures, including a villa and a bathhouse, have been discovered at the site, providing valuable insights into the region's past.

In addition to its historical importance, Ebbsfleet is renowned for its ecological significance. The area is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare bird species and diverse plant life. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is protected to preserve its unique ecosystems.

Visitors to Ebbsfleet can explore the site's heritage and natural beauty through guided tours and walking trails. The area offers stunning views of the river and surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Overall, Ebbsfleet is a fascinating heritage site that combines historical significance with natural beauty. Its rich history, diverse landscapes, and ecological importance make it a must-visit location for those interested in exploring Kent's past and enjoying its natural wonders.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.322/1.352 or Grid Reference TR3363. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway bridge over Cottington Road The Ashford, Canterbury and Ramsgate line crosses.
Railway bridge over Cottington Road
The Ashford, Canterbury and Ramsgate line crosses.
Debris blocking footpath The path follows the fence posts and continues to end a short way beyond the bridge, that carries the railway between Minster and Sandwich. When I got home, I sent an email to East Kent Public Rights of Way to report the blockage and attached this image.
Debris blocking footpath
The path follows the fence posts and continues to end a short way beyond the bridge, that carries the railway between Minster and Sandwich. When I got home, I sent an email to East Kent Public Rights of Way to report the blockage and attached this image.
Hides round a small lake As the exteriors of the hides are camouflaged, the purpose of the lake is presumably to attract water-loving birds for the sport of shooting or just to be observed.
Hides round a small lake
As the exteriors of the hides are camouflaged, the purpose of the lake is presumably to attract water-loving birds for the sport of shooting or just to be observed.
Derelict signalbox There used to be sidings leading to Richborough Power Station, so this signalbox may have been used to operate the points, on the main line, for the sidings. It may have also been used for trains using a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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>.
Derelict signalbox
There used to be sidings leading to Richborough Power Station, so this signalbox may have been used to operate the points, on the main line, for the sidings. It may have also been used for trains using a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link.
Looking east from the Abbot’s Wall The wall, an ancient means of preventing the River Stour from flooding Monkton Marshes, follows the line of trees, on the right of the meadow. To the left of these trees is a <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4969654">TR3262 : Derelict signalbox</a>.
Looking east from the Abbot’s Wall
The wall, an ancient means of preventing the River Stour from flooding Monkton Marshes, follows the line of trees, on the right of the meadow. To the left of these trees is a TR3262 : Derelict signalbox.
Hengist Way, Cliffsend The railway bridge is ahead
Hengist Way, Cliffsend
The railway bridge is ahead
Railway bridge over Hengist Way, Cliffsend The road is built in a cutting for around a mile, while the railway is on the original ground level.
Railway bridge over Hengist Way, Cliffsend
The road is built in a cutting for around a mile, while the railway is on the original ground level.
The Ramsgate exit from the Cliffsend Roundabout
The Ramsgate exit from the Cliffsend Roundabout
Hengist Way approaching Ramsgate
Hengist Way approaching Ramsgate
Gate beside A256 Beyond the gate, the grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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>
Gate beside A256
Beyond the gate, the grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link
Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation This building can be seen in Roger W Haworth’s <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4424265">TR3361 : The remains of Richborough Power Station</a>.
Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation
This building can be seen in Roger W Haworth’s TR3361 : The remains of Richborough Power Station.
Looking WNW along a former railway line The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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> Although puddles are visible on the track, it was firm underfoot. Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking WNW along a former railway line
The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link Although puddles are visible on the track, it was firm underfoot. Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking ESE along a former railway line The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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> Although puddles are visible on the track, it was firm underfoot. Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking ESE along a former railway line
The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link Although puddles are visible on the track, it was firm underfoot. Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Derelict building Due to the dense bramble growth, I gave up trying to get any closer.
Derelict building
Due to the dense bramble growth, I gave up trying to get any closer.
Row of lampposts along main railway line I wonder if they were installed, when there was a junction here, on the line between Minster and Sandwich, for sidings used by the former Richborough Power Station.
Row of lampposts along main railway line
I wonder if they were installed, when there was a junction here, on the line between Minster and Sandwich, for sidings used by the former Richborough Power Station.
Site of former railway junction On the line between Minster and Sandwich. It was constructed by the Royal Engineers and the railway line then ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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> Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Site of former railway junction
On the line between Minster and Sandwich. It was constructed by the Royal Engineers and the railway line then ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking ESE along a former railway line The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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> Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking ESE along a former railway line
The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking WNW along a former railway line The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5211188">TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation</a>) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/richborough_port/index1.shtml">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> The tree on the right can also be seen, lit up by the sun, in the view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5213323">TR3262 : Looking ESE along a former railway line</a>. Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
Looking WNW along a former railway line
The grass covered track used to be a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' LinkExternal link The tree on the right can also be seen, lit up by the sun, in the view of TR3262 : Looking ESE along a former railway line. Pontoon sections of the Mulberry harbour were stored on the Weatherlees railway sidings during 1944 and were moved from there by Bulleid Austerity Q1 class locomotives.
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Ebbsfleet is located at Grid Ref: TR3363 (Lat: 51.322, Lng: 1.352)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Thanet

Police Authority: Kent

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///points.repaid.diver. Near Ramsgate, Kent

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