Chestfield

Civil Parish in Kent Canterbury

England

Chestfield

Whitstable from the air South Tankerton plus Tankerton and its beach are prominent in this view which was taken from a Gatwick bound flight from Prague.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7091164">TR1266 : Whitstable from the air</a>. — Whitstable from the air Credit: Thomas Nugent

Chestfield is a civil parish located in the county of Kent, England. Situated just a few miles northeast of the coastal town of Whitstable, it is part of the wider district of Canterbury. The parish covers an area of approximately 4 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 2,500 residents.

Chestfield is renowned for its picturesque countryside setting, with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming woodlands, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The parish is known for its rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The remains of a Roman villa can be found in the area, providing valuable insights into the region's past. Additionally, Chestfield is home to St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval church that has stood for centuries and serves as a focal point for the community.

The village itself is a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with a range of housing options available, from quaint cottages to contemporary homes. Amenities in Chestfield include a primary school, a village hall, and a few local shops and businesses, providing residents with essential services.

Chestfield benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks and nearby train stations. This allows residents to easily commute to nearby towns and cities, such as Canterbury and London. Overall, Chestfield offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, combined with a close-knit community and convenient amenities, making it a desirable place to live.

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Chestfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.340613/1.070189 or Grid Reference TR1364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Whitstable from the air South Tankerton plus Tankerton and its beach are prominent in this view which was taken from a Gatwick bound flight from Prague.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7091164">TR1266 : Whitstable from the air</a>.

Whitstable from the air

South Tankerton plus Tankerton and its beach are prominent in this view which was taken from a Gatwick bound flight from Prague. See also TR1266 : Whitstable from the air.

A299 Thanet Way Eastbound

A299 Thanet Way Eastbound

Molehill Road The footpath on the left here has been re-routed compared to the OS Map.

Molehill Road

The footpath on the left here has been re-routed compared to the OS Map.

View from Molehill Road The A299 Thanet Way is on the other side of the hedge on the right hand side of the field.

View from Molehill Road

The A299 Thanet Way is on the other side of the hedge on the right hand side of the field.

House at Great Ruckinge Farm This attractive house can be seen from Thornden Wood Road.

House at Great Ruckinge Farm

This attractive house can be seen from Thornden Wood Road.

Track at Warren Farm This track leads off Thornden Wood Road. Warren Farm is on the left.

Track at Warren Farm

This track leads off Thornden Wood Road. Warren Farm is on the left.

Former car park in Thornden Wood Street view of July 2009 for Thornden Wood Road shows this as a very small car park but as can be seen, it has now been closed off.

Former car park in Thornden Wood

Street view of July 2009 for Thornden Wood Road shows this as a very small car park but as can be seen, it has now been closed off.

Thornden Wood Road through Thornden Wood This is looking south from the entrance to the West Blean &amp; Thornden Woods Car Park.

Thornden Wood Road through Thornden Wood

This is looking south from the entrance to the West Blean & Thornden Woods Car Park.

Field next to Molehill Road The A299 (Thanet Way) is just out of sight to the right of the photograph so it is quite noisy here.

Field next to Molehill Road

The A299 (Thanet Way) is just out of sight to the right of the photograph so it is quite noisy here.

Molehill Road The footpath on the left here, opposite the pole, leading to Maydowns Road has been re-routed compared to the OS Map which shows it starting further around the bend.

Molehill Road

The footpath on the left here, opposite the pole, leading to Maydowns Road has been re-routed compared to the OS Map which shows it starting further around the bend.

Footpath from Molehill Road The footpath here which leads to Maydowns Road has been re-routed compared to the OS Map which shows it starting from Molehill Road further to the east.

Footpath from Molehill Road

The footpath here which leads to Maydowns Road has been re-routed compared to the OS Map which shows it starting from Molehill Road further to the east.

House at Great Ruckinge Farm This attractive house can be seen from Thornden Wood Road.

House at Great Ruckinge Farm

This attractive house can be seen from Thornden Wood Road.

Thornden Wood Road This view looks north from Great Ruckinge Farm.

Thornden Wood Road

This view looks north from Great Ruckinge Farm.

Thornden Wood Road This view looks north from the entrance to Warren Farm.

Thornden Wood Road

This view looks north from the entrance to Warren Farm.

Thornden Wood Road This view looks south from the entrance to Warren Farm.

Thornden Wood Road

This view looks south from the entrance to Warren Farm.

Thornden Wood Road through Thornden Wood This looks north from the site of the former car park seen at <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7578619" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7578619">Link</a>

Thornden Wood Road through Thornden Wood

This looks north from the site of the former car park seen at Link

Path into Thornden Wood This is looking west from the West Blean &amp; Thornden Woods Car Park into Thornden Wood. West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods">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>

Path into Thornden Wood

This is looking west from the West Blean & Thornden Woods Car Park into Thornden Wood. West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see Link

Path into Thornden Wood West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Blean_and_Thornden_Woods">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>

Path into Thornden Wood

West Blean and Thornden Woods are managed by Kent Wildlife Trust. They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and in July 2022, as part of the Wilder Blean project, European bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods - see Link

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Chestfield is located at Grid Ref: TR1364 (Lat: 51.340613, Lng: 1.070189)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Canterbury

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.340613,1.070189

Post Box

Postal Code: CT5

Ref: CT5 224

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 51.3392086/1.0657354

Bus Stop

Dukeswood

Flag: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 240096727

Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Dukeswood

Naptan Indicator: adj

Naptan Landmark: Dukeswood

Naptan NaptanCode: kntgmawt

Naptan Street: Radfall Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 51.3392049/1.0657347

Bus Stop

Dukeswood

Bench: no

Bin: no

Flag: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 240096729

Naptan Bearing: NW

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Dukeswood

Naptan Indicator: opp

Naptan Landmark: Dukeswood

Naptan NaptanCode: kntgmawp

Naptan Street: Radfall Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 51.3389718/1.0657048

Radfall

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q7280140

Lat/Long: 51.3391881/1.0638321

Hiking: yes

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 51.3417638/1.0682119

Barrier: kissing_gate

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.34156/1.075791

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.3366227/1.0684901

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.3396045/1.0641034

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 51.3395895/1.064153

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