Borden

Civil Parish in Kent Swale

England

Borden

Unmapped steps These steps down from Wormdale Hill road towards Danaway are not shown on either the 1:25000 or 1:50000 Ordnance Survey (nor Google) maps. From their nature it is suspected that they were installed as part of the expansion of the A249.
Unmapped steps Credit: Tony Hunt

Borden is a civil parish located in the county of Kent, in the southeastern part of England. It is situated about 5 miles southeast of Sittingbourne and roughly 50 miles east of London. The parish covers an area of approximately 7 square miles and is home to a population of around 3,000 people.

Borden is a predominantly rural area, characterized by its picturesque countryside and charming villages. The landscape is dotted with farms, fields, and woodlands, creating a tranquil and serene environment. The parish is surrounded by several other smaller villages, including Borden Hill, Borden Lane, and Borden Green.

The village of Borden itself is the main settlement within the parish. It features a range of amenities and services, including a local primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The parish also has a strong sense of community, with various social and recreational activities organized throughout the year.

Borden is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A249 running nearby and providing easy access to the M2 motorway. The nearby town of Sittingbourne offers additional amenities and transportation links, including a railway station with regular services to London and other major cities.

Overall, Borden, Kent is a charming and peaceful civil parish, offering a countryside lifestyle with easy access to larger towns and cities in the region.

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Borden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.332145/0.692172 or Grid Reference TQ8762. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Unmapped steps These steps down from Wormdale Hill road towards Danaway are not shown on either the 1:25000 or 1:50000 Ordnance Survey (nor Google) maps. From their nature it is suspected that they were installed as part of the expansion of the A249.
Unmapped steps
These steps down from Wormdale Hill road towards Danaway are not shown on either the 1:25000 or 1:50000 Ordnance Survey (nor Google) maps. From their nature it is suspected that they were installed as part of the expansion of the A249.
Field View at Keycol Farm Triangulation Pillar Looking westward.
Field View at Keycol Farm Triangulation Pillar
Looking westward.
Woodgate Oast, Woodgate Lane, Oad Street Two round kiln oast house. Partially converted to accommodation in early 2000s. Has permission to convert to a ten bedroom hotel.
Woodgate Oast, Woodgate Lane, Oad Street
Two round kiln oast house. Partially converted to accommodation in early 2000s. Has permission to convert to a ten bedroom hotel.
The Oast House, Wrens Road, Borden Single square kiln oast house. Black weatherboard stowage and slate roofs.
The Oast House, Wrens Road, Borden
Single square kiln oast house. Black weatherboard stowage and slate roofs.
The Oast House, Wrens Road, Borden Single square kiln oast house. Black weatherboard stowage and slate roofs.
The Oast House, Wrens Road, Borden
Single square kiln oast house. Black weatherboard stowage and slate roofs.
Wrens Road Looking towards The Oast House.
Wrens Road
Looking towards The Oast House.
The Oast, Hengist House, Borden Triple square kiln fake oast house. The building was built around 1990.
The Oast, Hengist House, Borden
Triple square kiln fake oast house. The building was built around 1990.
The Oast, Pond Farm Road, Borden Single square kiln oast house.
The Oast, Pond Farm Road, Borden
Single square kiln oast house.
The Oast, Pond Farm Road, Borden Single square kiln oast house.
The Oast, Pond Farm Road, Borden
Single square kiln oast house.
Field by Sutton Baron Road
Field by Sutton Baron Road
243-247 Borden Lane Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1069423" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1069423">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wealden hall house.
243-247 Borden Lane
Grade II listed LinkExternal link Wealden hall house.
College Road
College Road
Riddles Road
Riddles Road
Wises Oast, Wises Lane, Borden
Wises Oast, Wises Lane, Borden
Wises Oast, Wises Lane, Borden 20th century, internal kiln oast house, built 1950's. One cowl to roof. Converted to offices known as Wises Oast Business Centre.
Wises Oast, Wises Lane, Borden
20th century, internal kiln oast house, built 1950's. One cowl to roof. Converted to offices known as Wises Oast Business Centre.
Footpath gate near M2
Footpath gate near M2
Field beside M2 M2 is hidden on the right.
Field beside M2
M2 is hidden on the right.
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Borden is located at Grid Ref: TQ8762 (Lat: 51.332145, Lng: 0.692172)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Swale

Police Authority: Kent

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