Murston

Settlement in Kent Swale

England

Murston

Tonge Mill, near Sittingbourne A Grade II listed building dating from 1837. It has been restored and converted into a private dwelling. — Tonge Mill, near Sittingbourne Credit: pam fray

Murston is a small suburban village located in the borough of Swale in the county of Kent, England. Situated on the eastern outskirts of Sittingbourne, Murston is bordered by the A2 road to the north and the River Swale to the south. The village has a population of approximately 5,000 residents.

Originally an agricultural area, Murston experienced significant growth during the 20th century with the expansion of Sittingbourne and the development of nearby industrial estates. Today, it serves as a residential area for those working in the town and surrounding industrial businesses.

Murston is known for its close-knit community and offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a primary school, a community center, several parks and green spaces, and a variety of local shops and services. Additionally, there are a few pubs and restaurants in the area, catering to both locals and visitors.

The village benefits from its proximity to Sittingbourne, which provides additional amenities such as supermarkets, shopping centers, and leisure facilities. The area is well-connected by road and rail, with easy access to the A2 and A249 highways, as well as a train station in Sittingbourne that offers regular services to London and other major cities.

Overall, Murston provides a peaceful residential environment with convenient access to nearby urban centers, making it an attractive place to live for individuals and families looking for a balance between suburban tranquility and access to amenities and employment opportunities.

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Murston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.343074/0.753975 or Grid Reference TQ9164. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tonge Mill, near Sittingbourne

A Grade II listed building dating from 1837. It has been restored and converted into a private dwelling.

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Pear orchard, Tonge

South of Tonge Mill and millpond.

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St. Giles' Churchyard, Tonge

An 18th century gravestone in memory of Edward Marshall and family.

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St. Giles' Churchyard, Tonge

An area containing more recent graves.

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St Giles' Church, Tonge

The eastern end. Parish church. 12th and 14th century, restored in the 16th and 17th century and in 1893. A Grade I listed building.

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St Giles' Church, Tonge

Parish church. 12th and 14th century, restored in the 16th and 17th century and in 1893. A Grade I listed building. View of the south side.

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Yew tree, St. Giles' Churchyard, Tonge

One of many such ancient trees here.

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Bus shelter, Fox Hill

Previous view shows the same bus shelter with the TQ9263 : Development land behind, which has since been given the name Spring Acres. The present view shows some of the houses, which are being built on the housing estate.

John Baker

Development site, Crown Quay Lane

Planning permission has been granted by Swale Borough Council under application number 16/507877/FULL for the “erection of a residential development comprising 405 dwellings including associated access, parking, public open spaces and landscaping. New vehicular/pedestrian access from Eurolink Way and further secondary vehicular/pedestrian access off Crown Quay Lane. Associated drainage and earthworks”. The location was described as land to the west of Crown Quay Lane. This was the TQ9064 : Development site, Crown Quay Lane in December 2019, when part of the site was under water.

John Baker

Amazon Containers on Upper Field Road

The large tick smile of Amazon is very visible on these 2 waiting trailers on a road within the Eurolink Industrial Park

David Anstiss

Fire Engine on Castle Road

Speeding truck with sirens and lights flashing heads up the B2005 through the Eurolink Industrial Park.

David Anstiss

Churchfield Wharf

This large heap of ground is on the site of a former wharf on Milton Creek. Now part of Milton Creek Country Park.

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Brick seat, Milton Creek Country Park

This unusual (brick gabbion) seat is beside a culvert within the country park. It allows people to bird watch across the marshlands. The culvert leads from a fishing lake in the park to the Milton Creek.

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Culvert in Milton Creek Country Park

This drainage channel leads from a fishing lake within the park to linkup with Milton Creek.

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Air Bee n Bee

This is a large bug hotel (overwintering shelter for insects) within the country park beside a grass footpath.

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Bugingham Palace

This large bug hotel (overwintering shelter for insects) within the country park is beside a gravel footpath. In the background a dense group of shrubs.

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Houses on Redgrove Avenue

As seen from B2006 Mill Way.

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"We Love Sittingbourne"

A mural on one of the new buildings opposite the entrance to the railway station. Sittingbourne is undergoing a great deal of refurbishment with a cinema, hotels and apartments as well as new retail areas.

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Murston is located at Grid Ref: TQ9164 (Lat: 51.343074, Lng: 0.753975)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent