Chart Sutton

Civil Parish in Kent Maidstone

England

Chart Sutton

Footpath & Harvest Home The grass area to the left is the footpath from Lambs Cross to Chart Bottom Farm. Harvest was well underway.
Footpath & Harvest Home Credit: Glyn Baker

Chart Sutton is a civil parish located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Maidstone. The parish covers an area of about 3.5 square miles and is home to a population of around 1,500 residents.

The village of Chart Sutton is characterized by its traditional English countryside charm, with picturesque landscapes and a tranquil atmosphere. It is surrounded by beautiful farmland and green fields, providing a serene and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village itself boasts a number of historic buildings, including the Grade I listed All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. There are also several other listed buildings in the area, adding to the village's rich history and architectural heritage.

Chart Sutton offers a range of amenities and facilities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links and easy access to the M20 motorway.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby countryside provides ample space for recreational activities and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

Overall, Chart Sutton is a charming and peaceful village in the heart of the Kent countryside, offering a high quality of life for its residents and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

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Footpath & Harvest Home The grass area to the left is the footpath from Lambs Cross to Chart Bottom Farm. Harvest was well underway.
Footpath & Harvest Home
The grass area to the left is the footpath from Lambs Cross to Chart Bottom Farm. Harvest was well underway.
Gate Near Lambs Cross This gate is on the footpath from Lambs Cross to Lucks Lane
Gate Near Lambs Cross
This gate is on the footpath from Lambs Cross to Lucks Lane
Greensand Steps These steps are on the Greensand Way long distance footpath
Greensand Steps
These steps are on the Greensand Way long distance footpath
Greensand Way This is the Greensand Way long distance footpath in the section between Wierton and Hill Rd
Greensand Way
This is the Greensand Way long distance footpath in the section between Wierton and Hill Rd
Cottage at Chart Hill near Chart Sutton Chart Hill is a small hamlet on the Greensand Ridge with extensive views of the Weald to the south. The cottage is characteristic of the area in that its construction combines brick, local ragstone and weatherboarding.
Cottage at Chart Hill near Chart Sutton
Chart Hill is a small hamlet on the Greensand Ridge with extensive views of the Weald to the south. The cottage is characteristic of the area in that its construction combines brick, local ragstone and weatherboarding.
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, Boughton Monchelsea More information can be obtained about the above from   <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.buttercups.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.buttercups.org.uk">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>.
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats, Boughton Monchelsea
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Wierton Hill Farm B&B, near Chart Sutton
Wierton Hill Farm B&B, near Chart Sutton
The Lord Raglan Inn A quiet country free house with a peaceful garden.
The Lord Raglan Inn
A quiet country free house with a peaceful garden.
Ashurst Court, Forsham Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
Ashurst Court, Forsham Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
Wierton Oast, Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Two internal kilned oast house.
Wierton Oast, Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Two internal kilned oast house.
Oast House at Charlton Farm, Lower Farm Road, near Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Oast House at Charlton Farm, Lower Farm Road, near Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
The Oast, East Hall Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Single round kiln oast house. Stone walls.
The Oast, East Hall Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Single round kiln oast house. Stone walls.
East Hall Oast, East Hall Hill, Wierton, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Once a six round kiln oast house. Only two remain, with the roundel roofs replaced with a flat roof with battlements, giving a castle like impression on the hill.
East Hall Oast, East Hall Hill, Wierton, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
Once a six round kiln oast house. Only two remain, with the roundel roofs replaced with a flat roof with battlements, giving a castle like impression on the hill.
Unconverted Oast House at Moat Farm, Green Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
Unconverted Oast House at Moat Farm, Green Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
Folly Oast, Lake Farm, Green Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses">Link</a>
Folly Oast, Lake Farm, Green Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more Link
Green Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
Green Lane, Chart Sutton, Kent
Wealden Hall House, Rabbit's Cross Farmhouse, Lower Farm Road, near Staplehurst, Kent With a later front full height gabled bay.

Grade II* listed.
Wealden Hall House, Rabbit's Cross Farmhouse, Lower Farm Road, near Staplehurst, Kent
With a later front full height gabled bay. Grade II* listed.
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Chart Sutton is located at Grid Ref: TQ7948 (Lat: 51.20926, Lng: 0.568927)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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