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Boxley

Settlement in Kent Maidstone

England

Boxley

M20 Junction 6 from the air The M20 runs from left to right through the junction, with the A229 running top to bottom. The M2 motorway can be seen crossing the River Medway in the distance. Viewed from a gatwick bound flight from Prague.
M20 Junction 6 from the air Credit: Thomas Nugent

Boxley is a village and civil parish located in the county of Kent, England. Situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Maidstone, the village is nestled in the picturesque Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The history of Boxley dates back to the Roman times, as evidenced by the remains of a Roman villa discovered in the area. Over the centuries, the village has served primarily as an agricultural community, with farming and fruit growing being the main industries.

Today, Boxley retains its rural charm and is renowned for its beautiful countryside, dotted with rolling hills and charming woodland areas. The village itself is small and compact, featuring a mix of historic buildings and newer developments. Notable landmarks include the 12th-century parish church of St. Mary and All Saints, which boasts a magnificent tower and stained glass windows.

Boxley is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A229 passing through the village, providing easy access to Maidstone and the nearby M20 motorway. The village also benefits from a regular bus service, linking it to Maidstone and other nearby towns.

In terms of amenities, Boxley offers a range of local shops, a village hall, and a primary school. The village is also surrounded by ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horseback riding, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.302282/0.543129 or Grid Reference TQ7758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M20 Junction 6 from the air The M20 runs from left to right through the junction, with the A229 running top to bottom. The M2 motorway can be seen crossing the River Medway in the distance. Viewed from a gatwick bound flight from Prague.
M20 Junction 6 from the air
The M20 runs from left to right through the junction, with the A229 running top to bottom. The M2 motorway can be seen crossing the River Medway in the distance. Viewed from a gatwick bound flight from Prague.
Footpath heading north to Grange Lane The path is named Sheep Wash, it has a tunnel under the M20 from Penenden Heath a suburb of Maidstone.
Footpath heading north to Grange Lane
The path is named Sheep Wash, it has a tunnel under the M20 from Penenden Heath a suburb of Maidstone.
Hermitage Lane, Detling A steep track leading to part of the North Downs Way to the west of the village.
Hermitage Lane, Detling
A steep track leading to part of the North Downs Way to the west of the village.
North Downs Way, near Detling
North Downs Way, near Detling
Farmland near Detling North west of the village by Pilgrims Way.
Farmland near Detling
North west of the village by Pilgrims Way.
Horse and pony, Boxley Riding School On Pilgrims Way.
Horse and pony, Boxley Riding School
On Pilgrims Way.
Hatchett and Styles Cottage, Boxley On Styles Lane. Grade II listed, 16th century and 20th century.
Hatchett and Styles Cottage, Boxley
On Styles Lane. Grade II listed, 16th century and 20th century.
Greenfield Cottages, The Street, Boxley Formerly four farm cottages, built in the early 1800s
Greenfield Cottages, The Street, Boxley
Formerly four farm cottages, built in the early 1800s
Dead tree near Harple Lane, Detling By the footpath running between Boxley Church and Harple Lane.
Dead tree near Harple Lane, Detling
By the footpath running between Boxley Church and Harple Lane.
Farmland near Detling Looking across to Pilgrims Way from the footpath running between Boxley Church and Harple Lane.
Farmland near Detling
Looking across to Pilgrims Way from the footpath running between Boxley Church and Harple Lane.
A249 at Detling Hill Seen from the footbridge at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3043084">TQ7958 : Jade's Crossing, Detling</a>
A249 at Detling Hill
Seen from the footbridge at TQ7958 : Jade's Crossing, Detling
Pilgrims Way, northwest of Detling On the right is an entrance to The Larches, an area of woodland managed by Kent Wildlife Trust.
Pilgrims Way, northwest of Detling
On the right is an entrance to The Larches, an area of woodland managed by Kent Wildlife Trust.
Path into The Larches Area of woodland managed by Kent Wildlife Trust, seen on a very wet and misty morning.
Path into The Larches
Area of woodland managed by Kent Wildlife Trust, seen on a very wet and misty morning.
St Martin of Tours church, Detling The church was constructed in the 12th, 13th and 15th centuries and restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
St Martin of Tours church, Detling
The church was constructed in the 12th, 13th and 15th centuries and restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
The church of St. Martin of Tours, Detling The church was constructed in the 12th, 13th and 15th centuries and restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
The church of St. Martin of Tours, Detling
The church was constructed in the 12th, 13th and 15th centuries and restored in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
Footpath to the North Downs Way, near Detling
Footpath to the North Downs Way, near Detling
Footpath north of the North Downs Way Near Boxley. The path leads to Grange Farm.
Footpath north of the North Downs Way
Near Boxley. The path leads to Grange Farm.
Footpath to Boxley From the North Downs Way.
Footpath to Boxley
From the North Downs Way.
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Boxley is located at Grid Ref: TQ7758 (Lat: 51.302282, Lng: 0.543129)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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Boxley
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Bus Stop
The Kings Arms
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
The Kings Arms
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Telephone
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