Bramling

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Bramling

Established orchard The view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6185399">TR2257 : Establishing a new orchard</a> was taken before the trees had been planted. — Established orchard Credit: John Baker

Bramling is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated about 3 miles south of the historic city of Canterbury, Bramling is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the region. The village falls within the civil parish of Ickham and Well, and is part of the administrative district of Canterbury.

Bramling is known for its charming rural setting, with idyllic landscapes and rolling hills surrounding the area. The village itself is characterized by its quaint cottages and traditional architecture, giving it a timeless appeal. The local community is close-knit, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Bramling benefits from its proximity to Canterbury, which offers a wide range of amenities and services. Residents of Bramling can easily access various shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities in the city, while still enjoying the tranquility of the countryside.

The village is also conveniently located for those commuting to Canterbury or other nearby towns, with good transport links including bus routes and road connections. This makes Bramling an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while still having access to urban conveniences.

In terms of recreational activities, Bramling and its surrounding area offer numerous opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The village is surrounded by beautiful walking and cycling routes, allowing residents to explore the stunning natural landscapes of Kent.

Overall, Bramling is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural retreat within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Bramling Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.265005/1.18945 or Grid Reference TR2256. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Established orchard

The view of TR2257 : Establishing a new orchard was taken before the trees had been planted.

John Baker

Stained glass window, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne

At the east end of the south aisle. The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.

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War memorial, St. Vincent's Church, Littlebourne

The church of St Vincent of Saragossa dates from the 13th century and is thought to have been founded by the monks of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury. It is a Grade I listed building.

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Copperfields, Canterbury Road

The house was built in a TR2357 : Field, Canterbury Road.

John Baker

Lloyds Bank Plc, High Street

Planning permission has been approved by Dover District Council under application number DOV/21/01938for a “change of use and conversion to 4 self-contained flats, insertion of 3 roof lights, 3 extraction fans, cycle stores, alterations to windows/doors, replacement access gates, erection of 1.8m high fence and gate (existing single storey rear extension to be demolished)”. The rear of the bank is located in TR2457 : Harris’s Alley.

John Baker

Harrisâs Alley

The view shows the back of TR2457 : Lloyds Bank Plc, High Street, where the gate and the single storey extension are to be removed/demolished.

John Baker

Chez Lucky, 30, Adisham Road

The premises appear to be permanently closed.

John Baker

St Mary's Church, Wingham

St Mary's church, Wingham is Grade I listed, see: Link

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St Mary's Church, Wingham

St Mary's church, Wingham is Grade I listed, see: Link

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The village of Wingham

The A257 entering the village of Wingham.

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Canon Cottage and Old Canonry

This pair of timber-framed cottages are Grade I listed and may date back to the late 13th century.

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East window, Wingham Church

The Stained glass east window in St Mary's church, Wingham.

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Reredos in St Mary's Church, Wingham

The 15th-century reredos in St Mary's church, Wingham, which was brought from Troyes in France. The upper section depicts the Passion of Christ, the lower half shows the Last Supper and the Adoration of the Kings.

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Wingham Church spire

Christians have been worshipping on this site since shortly after St. Augustine's mission to England in 597 AD. The building we see today, though, is essentially medieval, with major work from the late 13th century (chancel), early 15th (tower and south porch) and mid-16th (nave), with some Georgian and Victorian alterations. The church’s size and prominence stem from its status as a College of Canons, founded by Archbishop Peckham in 1286 (The fine timber-framed buildings opposite the church were originally canons’ houses.) By Elizabethan times the building was in poor repair; in consequence, the old north aisle was pulled down and the south aisle rebuilt. The story goes that money collected for restoration by George Ffogarde, a Canterbury brewer, was embezzled - hence pillars made of chestnut rather than the traditional stone. Some fine monuments embellish the church, including one in the north chapel, now the vestry, to Sir Thomas Palmer (1624) and the remarkable Oxenden memorial (1682) in the form of a highly decorated obelisk. In the chancel, misericords with interesting wood-carvings survive from the early 14th century. Far plainer, but much more modern, is a plaque to General Miller, the Wingham-born hero of Peru's struggle for independence from Spain. Grade I listed. Link

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