Ospringe

Settlement in Kent Swale

England

Ospringe

Cottages, Painter's Forstal On Hanslett's Lane.
Cottages, Painter's Forstal Credit: pam fray

Ospringe is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated just three miles northwest of the historic market town of Faversham, Ospringe is known for its charming rural setting and rich historical heritage.

The village is home to a population of around 1,500 residents and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, featuring rolling green hills and fields. It is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links including the nearby M2 motorway and Faversham railway station.

Ospringe has a long history, dating back to Roman times. It is believed that there was a Roman settlement in the area, evidenced by the discovery of artefacts such as pottery and coins. The village also played a significant role during the medieval period, as it was one of the main stopping points on the Pilgrims' Way, a historic route for pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury.

Today, Ospringe retains much of its historic charm, with several well-preserved buildings and landmarks. One notable attraction is the Ospringe Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 12th century. The village also features a number of traditional thatched cottages, adding to its quaint and picturesque character.

In terms of amenities, Ospringe boasts a local primary school, a village hall, and a few shops and pubs. Residents and visitors can enjoy pleasant walks in the surrounding countryside, or take a short trip to Faversham to explore its wider range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

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Ospringe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.309607/0.871481 or Grid Reference TR0060. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cottages, Painter's Forstal On Hanslett's Lane.
Cottages, Painter's Forstal
On Hanslett's Lane.
Oast houses, Hanslett's Lane, Painters Forstal Converted into two dwellings, named Broom Hill Oast and Brownings Oast.
Oast houses, Hanslett's Lane, Painters Forstal
Converted into two dwellings, named Broom Hill Oast and Brownings Oast.
Hanslett's Lane, near Painter's Forstal Little Coxett Farm is on the right.
Hanslett's Lane, near Painter's Forstal
Little Coxett Farm is on the right.
Plumford meadow, Painters Forstal Thousands of cowslips in this wildflower meadow.
Plumford meadow, Painters Forstal
Thousands of cowslips in this wildflower meadow.
Plumford Meadow, Painters Forstal Thousands of cowslips in this wildflower meadow.
Plumford Meadow, Painters Forstal
Thousands of cowslips in this wildflower meadow.
Snowdrops on Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops on Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal
The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops in Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops in Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal
The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops in Lorenden ParkNature Reserve, Painters Forstal The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops in Lorenden ParkNature Reserve, Painters Forstal
The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops in Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Snowdrops in Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal
The woodland area is covered in countless little white flowers at this time of year.
Moss in Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal Mosses are part of a group of plants known as bryophytes. There are over 20,000 species of bryophyte on earth, with over 1,000 found in the UK. I think this one is called ordinary moss, or Brachythecium rutabulum to give it its Latin name. One of the most common UK mosses.
Moss in Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal
Mosses are part of a group of plants known as bryophytes. There are over 20,000 species of bryophyte on earth, with over 1,000 found in the UK. I think this one is called ordinary moss, or Brachythecium rutabulum to give it its Latin name. One of the most common UK mosses.
Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal Moss covering the exposed roots of one of the trees.
Lorenden Park Nature Reserve, Painters Forstal
Moss covering the exposed roots of one of the trees.
M2: footbridge south of Coxett Wood The M2 runs for 26 miles between Strood and Faversham. It was constructed between 1963 and 1965. 
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M2: footbridge south of Coxett Wood
The M2 runs for 26 miles between Strood and Faversham. It was constructed between 1963 and 1965. Read more at wikipedia LinkExternal link
M2: Painter's Forstal Road Overbridge The M2 runs for 26 miles between Strood and Faversham. It was constructed between 1963 and 1965. 
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M2: Painter's Forstal Road Overbridge
The M2 runs for 26 miles between Strood and Faversham. It was constructed between 1963 and 1965. Read more at wikipedia LinkExternal link
Dwellings on Painters Forstal Road Converted oast house at Painters Forstal.
Dwellings on Painters Forstal Road
Converted oast house at Painters Forstal.
Footpath to Lorenden Park, Painters Forstal Leading from Painters Forstal Road with Lorenden School grounds to the right.
Footpath to Lorenden Park, Painters Forstal
Leading from Painters Forstal Road with Lorenden School grounds to the right.
Footpath in Lorenden Park, Painters Forstal Leading to Eastling Road.
Footpath in Lorenden Park, Painters Forstal
Leading to Eastling Road.
View from a footpath in Lorenden Park, Painters Forstal Looking towards Eastling Road, Whitehill.
View from a footpath in Lorenden Park, Painters Forstal
Looking towards Eastling Road, Whitehill.
Snowdrops on a mossy tree root in Lorenden Park Next to one of the footpaths. There are countless snowdrops growing in the woodland.
Snowdrops on a mossy tree root in Lorenden Park
Next to one of the footpaths. There are countless snowdrops growing in the woodland.
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Ospringe is located at Grid Ref: TR0060 (Lat: 51.309607, Lng: 0.871481)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.309607,0.871481
Ospringe
Place: village
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.3113235/0.8727918
Pub
The Ship Inn
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Crossing
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Lat/Long: 51.3115394/0.8739881
Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Old Ref: ME13 40
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Ref: ME13 40D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2023-11-24
Lat/Long: 51.311603/0.873291
Bus Stop
The Street
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3120148/0.8713911
Bus Stop
The Street
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Source: naptan_import
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Stop
Direction: backward
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Speed Camera
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Maxspeed: 30 mph
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Lat/Long: 51.3115671/0.8736364
Give Way
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Lat/Long: 51.311749/0.8721463
Give Way
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Waste Basket
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