Ickham and Well

Civil Parish in Kent Canterbury

England

Ickham and Well

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

Ickham and Well is a civil parish located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the district of Canterbury and covers an area of approximately 9.5 square kilometers. The parish is made up of two villages, Ickham and Well, which are located in close proximity to each other.

Ickham is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It is known for its charming thatched cottages, historic church, and traditional village green. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and meadows providing a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Well, on the other hand, is a smaller village located just to the east of Ickham. It is characterized by its quaint cottages and scenic surroundings. Well is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 13th-century church and a traditional pub that has been serving locals for generations.

Both villages are well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with Canterbury being just a short drive away. This offers residents easy access to a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, schools, and healthcare facilities.

The area is popular with both locals and visitors alike, thanks to its natural beauty and rural charm. It provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding, with many scenic trails and bridleways to explore.

Overall, Ickham and Well offer a peaceful and picturesque setting with a rich history, making it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a quiet and rural lifestyle.

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Ickham and Well Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.269169/1.18254 or Grid Reference TR2257. 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

Wickham Mill

Repairs are being undertaken to the boards over the waterwheel with a framework in place to attach new boards to. The watermill is a grade II listed early 19th century building with four storeys and attics in the gable end. The ground floor is of red brick, faced with weatherboarding above. There are gable ends east and west and the roof is tiled. In the west gable end is a small projection of one window to which a hoist was once fixed. The windows have modern casements. There is an overshot waterwheel Link

John Baker

Wickham Mill

Repairs are being undertaken to the boards over the waterwheel with a framework in place to attach new boards to. This is a closer view of the repairs to the boards above the waterwheel of TR2258 : Wickham Mill, from the east-northeast The watermill is a grade II listed early 19th century building with four storeys and attics in the gable end. The ground floor is of red brick, faced with weatherboarding above. There are gable ends east and west and the roof is tiled. In the west gable end is a small projection of one window to which a hoist was once fixed. The windows have modern casements. There is an overshot waterwheel Link

John Baker

Wickhambreaux Court, The List

The view shows retiling of the roof is being carried out. The house, which is grade II listed, is probably an 18th century building, which was refaced around 1800 Link

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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