Brook

Settlement in Kent Ashford

England

Brook

Devil's Drinkingtrough A dry chalk combe or valley now protected as part of the Wye National Nature Reserve within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Devil's Drinkingtrough Credit: David M Clark

Brook is a charming village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, it falls within the borough of Ashford. The village is nestled among the picturesque countryside and is known for its idyllic rural setting.

With a population of just over 500 residents, Brook exudes a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional thatched cottages, modern houses, and a few historic buildings. The stunning landscape surrounding Brook includes rolling green hills, meandering streams, and beautiful woodland areas, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Brook offers several amenities to its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a small church that adds to the village's historic charm. The village also benefits from convenient transportation links, with nearby access to major roads and railways, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Brook is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the countryside. Additionally, the village is within easy reach of several historic sites and attractions, including Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral, making it an excellent base for day trips and exploring the wider region of Kent.

In conclusion, Brook is a delightful village in Kent that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to both nature and cultural attractions.

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Brook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.158673/0.949046 or Grid Reference TR0644. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Devil's Drinkingtrough A dry chalk combe or valley now protected as part of the Wye National Nature Reserve within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Devil's Drinkingtrough
A dry chalk combe or valley now protected as part of the Wye National Nature Reserve within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Brook from the North Downs Way Seen here from the Wye National Nature Reserve.
Brook from the North Downs Way
Seen here from the Wye National Nature Reserve.
St Mary's, Brook, Kent - the Tower The Church of St Mary in the village of Brook near Wye in Kent.
All the main structure of the church including the tower dates from between 1070 and 1120.
 
The west doorway and the priest-room window above it were replaced somewhat crudely in a later Gothic style after 1380, with 'recycled' carved stonework used to fill the gap over the door caused by the change of style.
St Mary's, Brook, Kent - the Tower
The Church of St Mary in the village of Brook near Wye in Kent. All the main structure of the church including the tower dates from between 1070 and 1120. The west doorway and the priest-room window above it were replaced somewhat crudely in a later Gothic style after 1380, with 'recycled' carved stonework used to fill the gap over the door caused by the change of style.
St Mary's, Brook, Kent - the Chancel The Church of St Mary in the village of Brook in Kent.
The main structure of the church dates from between 1070 and 1120, and the wall paintings here in the chancel date from about 1280. 

The wall-painting colours have changed and faded with the passing of the centuries, and between the time of the Reformation and late Victorian times were whitewashed over; what are now blacks and browns were once bright colours and gold. Much care has been taken in recent times to at least maintain and protect them. The lancet-style east window in the centre has been added or enlarged at some time, thus causing destruction of the central parts of the wall-painting roundel designs.
St Mary's, Brook, Kent - the Chancel
The Church of St Mary in the village of Brook in Kent. The main structure of the church dates from between 1070 and 1120, and the wall paintings here in the chancel date from about 1280. The wall-painting colours have changed and faded with the passing of the centuries, and between the time of the Reformation and late Victorian times were whitewashed over; what are now blacks and browns were once bright colours and gold. Much care has been taken in recent times to at least maintain and protect them. The lancet-style east window in the centre has been added or enlarged at some time, thus causing destruction of the central parts of the wall-painting roundel designs.
St Mary's, Brook, Kent - the Chancel The Church of St Mary in the village of Brook in Kent.
The main structure of the church dates from between 1070 and 1120, and the wall paintings here in the chancel date from about 1280. 

The wall-painting colours have changed and faded with the passing of the centuries, and between the time of the Reformation and late Victorian times were whitewashed over; what are now blacks and browns were once bright colours and gold. Much care has been taken in recent times to at least maintain and protect them. The lancet-style east window in the centre has been added or enlarged at some time, thus causing destruction of the central parts of the wall-painting roundel designs.
St Mary's, Brook, Kent - the Chancel
The Church of St Mary in the village of Brook in Kent. The main structure of the church dates from between 1070 and 1120, and the wall paintings here in the chancel date from about 1280. The wall-painting colours have changed and faded with the passing of the centuries, and between the time of the Reformation and late Victorian times were whitewashed over; what are now blacks and browns were once bright colours and gold. Much care has been taken in recent times to at least maintain and protect them. The lancet-style east window in the centre has been added or enlarged at some time, thus causing destruction of the central parts of the wall-painting roundel designs.
The Church of St Mary at Brook Viewed from the north-west.
The Church of St Mary at Brook
Viewed from the north-west.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This badly weathered mark can be found on the wall of St Mary's Church, Brook.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73672" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73672">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>
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This badly weathered mark can be found on the wall of St Mary's Church, Brook. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Brook Community Primary School Looking north-eastward.
Brook Community Primary School
Looking north-eastward.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1858 This can be found on the wall of Brook Community Primary School
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11853" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11853">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1858
This can be found on the wall of Brook Community Primary School For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1857 This can be found on the wall of a building at Sankey Farm - a private dwelling.
For more detail see : <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm14981" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm14981">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>
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket G1857
This can be found on the wall of a building at Sankey Farm - a private dwelling. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
Brook, St. Mary's Church
Brook, St. Mary's Church
Brook, St. Mary's Church
Brook, St. Mary's Church
Brook, St. Mary's Church
Brook, St. Mary's Church
Brook, St. Mary's Church: The nave
Brook, St. Mary's Church: The nave
Brook, St. Mary's Church: Medieval paintings on the south nave wall
Brook, St. Mary's Church: Medieval paintings on the south nave wall
Brook, St. Mary's Church: Medieval paintings on the south nave wall
Brook, St. Mary's Church: Medieval paintings on the south nave wall
Brook, St. Mary's Church: Medieval paintings on the north nave wall
Brook, St. Mary's Church: Medieval paintings on the north nave wall
Brook, St. Mary's Church: From nave to chancel with its c13th wall paintings
Brook, St. Mary's Church: From nave to chancel with its c13th wall paintings
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Brook is located at Grid Ref: TR0644 (Lat: 51.158673, Lng: 0.949046)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.158673,0.949046
The Agricultural Museum
Addr City: Ashford
Addr Postcode: TN25 5PF
Addr Street: The Street
Addr Suburb: Brook
Operator: Wye Rural Museum Trust
Tourism: museum
Website: https://www.agriculturalmuseumbrook.org.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.1602181/0.9528855
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Postal Code: TN25
Ref: TN25 132
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1593169/0.9510941
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1593536/0.9511906
Cavalier Cattery
Postal Code: TN25 5PH
Lat/Long: 51.1610711/0.9456411
Forstal Farm
Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Source: photo
Lat/Long: 51.1582891/0.9474
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.158583/0.9509026
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1578023/0.9516436
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1568683/0.9497404
Description: Brook Wood is privately owned and registered with the Woodland Trust. Access is permitted and a marked 900m trail is provided.
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.156498/0.9541585
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1591891/0.9481099
Bus Stop
Nat's Lane
Fixme: Can someone confirm whether or not busses stop here?
Flag: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400102472
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Nat's Lane
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Nat's Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgtmtw
Naptan Street: Spelders Hill
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntgtmtw
Source: NAPTAN
Source Date: 2018-04-10T16:02:00
Lat/Long: 51.1587852/0.9489252
Bus Stop
Nat's Lane
Bus: yes
Fixme: Can someone confirm whether or not busses stop here?
Flag: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400102464
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Nat's Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Nat's Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgtmtd
Naptan Street: Spelders Hill
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntgtmtd
Source: NAPTAN
Source Date: 2018-04-10T16:03:00
Lat/Long: 51.1587628/0.9491431
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.1577705/0.9444291
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1569718/0.9426795
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1575082/0.9434216
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1587779/0.9450106
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1594778/0.9458995
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1601692/0.9467288
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1580814/0.9441329
Man Made: village_sign
Lat/Long: 51.1594303/0.9510833
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