Minster

Civil Parish in Kent Thanet

England

Minster

Minster, Kent, is a civil parish located in the southeastern part of England. Situated on the Isle of Thanet, it is within the district of Thanet in the county of Kent. The parish covers an area of approximately 7.5 square miles.

Minster has a rich history that dates back to Roman times when it was an important settlement. Today, it is known for its charming village atmosphere and its historic buildings. The most prominent landmark in Minster is the 12th-century St. Mary the Virgin Church, which is one of the largest parish churches in Kent. Its striking architecture and beautiful stained glass windows make it a popular tourist attraction.

The village is also home to a range of amenities and services, including shops, pubs, restaurants, and a primary school. It has a close-knit community and a vibrant social scene. The annual Minster Show, a traditional village fete held in July, is a highlight of the local calendar, attracting visitors from far and wide.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Minster is also conveniently located near the coast, with the popular seaside towns of Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs just a short drive away.

Overall, Minster, Kent, is a picturesque and historic village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike. Its rich heritage, beautiful architecture, and proximity to both the countryside and the coast make it a desirable place to live and explore.

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Minster Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.333404/1.327639 or Grid Reference TR3164. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House with a former use, Minster

On the curved corner is painted what looks like 'Restaurant Garage', a curious combination.

Robin Webster

Former Primitive Methodist Chapel, Minster

This has not been a chapel for a long time. It is being renovated or converted at the moment, with sounds of sawing coming from inside. It must have been something else in the meantime.

Robin Webster

Track up from River Stour towards Minster

A restricted byway up as far as the end of Marsh Farm Road, which continues the route.

Robin Webster

River Stour

Looking downstream, but it is tidal here and for a long way up, with not a great range.

Robin Webster

Field east of Minster pumping station

Robin Webster

Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Minster-in-Thanet

Showing the Norman tower. The church is known as the "Cathedral on the marshes" and was founded in 670AD. The oldest part of the present building was built just after the Norman conquest. Originally the sea would have come up to the churchyard wall.

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Thatched house on Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet

Opposite Minster Abbey.

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The Chapel, Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet

The modern chapel is open to the public daily. On the right can be seen the reliquary holding the relics of St. Mildred.

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Minster Abbey, Minster-in-Thanet

Viewed from the entrance in Church Street. Link

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Walsingham House, Church Street, Minster-in-Thanet

Mid nineteenth century Grade II listed building. At one time there was a pork butcher's shop on the ground floor. It has also been the library.

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Village sign, Minster-in-Thanet

On the corner of Church Street and Station Road, outside St. Mary's church.

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St. Mildred's church and presbytery, Minster-in-Thanet

Situated in St. Mildred's Road. The church has been closed for some time and permission to demolish it and build houses on the site was denied in 2010. The site is now being cleared. It has also been necessary to clear Japanese knotweed from the grounds.

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Conversion of St Mildredâs Church, 7, St Mildredâs Road

Planning permission has been granted by Thanet District Council under application number F/TH/11/1071 for the “change of use and conversion of church to single dwelling, erection of first floor side extension, external alterations and creation of associated parking”. This image shows TR3064 : St Mildred’s Church, 7, St Mildred’s Road after it had been converted.

John Baker

Footbridge over Minster Stream

Minster Stream drains into the River Stour, seen to the right. Robin Webster also photographed this TR3062 : Footbridge by River Stour but seen from another angle.

John Baker

Looking north along Minster Stream

Seen from a TR3162 : Footbridge over Minster Stream, the blackthorn, on the left bank, is just coming into bloom.

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Hides round a small lake

As the exteriors of the hides are camouflaged, the purpose of the lake is presumably to attract water-loving birds for the sport of shooting or just to be observed.

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Derelict signalbox

There used to be sidings leading to Richborough Power Station, so this signalbox may have been used to operate the points, on the main line, for the sidings. It may have also been used for trains using a railway line, which the Royal Engineers built from 'Weatherlees Junction' on the SECR. The line ran along the north side of the derelict power station (now known as TR3361 : Thanet Wind 132kV Onshore Substation) (pace recent publications, this line was not the same as the power station spur), crossed the Thanet to Sandwich road just north of the filling stations and arrived at the New Quay behind Pfizer's sports ground. It then ran down the east side of the road, crossed the Stonar Cut and split in two at the Red Lion pub, about where the entrance to the recycling plant now is. One branch crossed the road, and both ran along the road verges to army camps where Pfizer's now is. The eastern branch also served Pierson's Quay. Some anonymous army official coined the name 'Richborough Port' Link

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Looking east from the Abbotâs Wall

The wall, an ancient means of preventing the River Stour from flooding Monkton Marshes, follows the line of trees, on the right of the meadow. To the left of these trees is a TR3262 : Derelict signalbox.

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Minster is located at Grid Ref: TR3164 (Lat: 51.333404, Lng: 1.327639)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Thanet

Police Authority: Kent