Wall End

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Wall End

Farmland in Stour Valley
Farmland in Stour Valley Credit: N Chadwick

Wall End is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated about 8 miles south of the town of Maidstone, Wall End is part of the civil parish of Boxley. The village is nestled within a rural landscape, surrounded by green fields and rolling hills, characteristic of the picturesque countryside of Kent.

Despite its small size, Wall End has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village is known for its charming, traditional English architecture, with many of the buildings displaying distinctive Tudor-style features. The local church, St. Mary and All Saints, is a prominent landmark in Wall End. Dating back to the 13th century, this medieval church boasts intricate stained glass windows and a beautiful bell tower.

The village itself is peaceful and tranquil, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is primarily residential, with a close-knit community that takes pride in maintaining the village's rural charm. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Wall End benefits from its proximity to Maidstone, a larger town that offers a wide range of amenities and services. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to major highways and routes leading to other parts of Kent and beyond.

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Wall End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.329058/1.215433 or Grid Reference TR2463. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland in Stour Valley
Farmland in Stour Valley
Arable fields
Arable fields
Wall End Farm
Wall End Farm
Footpath crossing field
Footpath crossing field
Oilseed rape Rapeseed (Brassica napus), also known as rape, oilseed rape and canola, is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family).
Rapeseed is grown for the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and increasingly biodiesel; leading producers include the European Union, Canada, the United States, Australia, China and India.
Oilseed rape
Rapeseed (Brassica napus), also known as rape, oilseed rape and canola, is a bright yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family). Rapeseed is grown for the production of animal feed, vegetable oil for human consumption, and increasingly biodiesel; leading producers include the European Union, Canada, the United States, Australia, China and India.
Pylon in field
Pylon in field
Track by railway line
Track by railway line
Chislet Court Farm Viewed from Church Lane near to the junction with Hollow Road.
Chislet Court Farm
Viewed from Church Lane near to the junction with Hollow Road.
Drain by Chitty Lane
Drain by Chitty Lane
Chitty Lane, Chislet Towards Chitty.
Chitty Lane, Chislet
Towards Chitty.
Nethergong Penn A rather overgrown but important drainage channel.
Nethergong Penn
A rather overgrown but important drainage channel.
Bridge over Nethergong Penn The road crossing is Nethergong Hill, at least to the right. It becomes Sandpit Hill somewhere to the left.
Bridge over Nethergong Penn
The road crossing is Nethergong Hill, at least to the right. It becomes Sandpit Hill somewhere to the left.
Bagged firewood site near Nethergong Farm A deduction from the stacks of timber and a great many white bags.
Bagged firewood site near Nethergong Farm
A deduction from the stacks of timber and a great many white bags.
Bridge over Great Stour, Grove Ferry Aside from a temporary WWII military bridge, soon perversely dismantled, there was no bridge here until 1963. Before, there was a one-at-a-time vehicle ferry.
Bridge over Great Stour, Grove Ferry
Aside from a temporary WWII military bridge, soon perversely dismantled, there was no bridge here until 1963. Before, there was a one-at-a-time vehicle ferry.
Great Stour upstream of Grove Ferry
Great Stour upstream of Grove Ferry
Railway west of Grove Ferry level crossing The Ashford to Ramsgate line.
Railway west of Grove Ferry level crossing
The Ashford to Ramsgate line.
Railway east of Grove Ferry level crossing The Ashford to Ramsgate line.  This was where Grove Ferry station was, there is very little trace now.
Railway east of Grove Ferry level crossing
The Ashford to Ramsgate line. This was where Grove Ferry station was, there is very little trace now.
Great Stour above Grove Ferry Looking downstream.
Great Stour above Grove Ferry
Looking downstream.
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Wall End is located at Grid Ref: TR2463 (Lat: 51.329058, Lng: 1.215433)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Canterbury

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.329058,1.215433
Bus Stop
Wall End Farm
Flag: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400100248
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
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Naptan Street: Island Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.3283225/1.2132056
Bus Stop
Wall End Farm
Bus: yes
Flag: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400100250
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Wall End Farm
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Wall End Farm
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgwgaj
Naptan Street: Island Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.3283001/1.213491
Crossing Barrier: no
Railway: level_crossing
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.3269583/1.2182151
Crossing Barrier: full
Railway: level_crossing
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 51.3269898/1.2181778
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