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Plaxtol

Civil Parish in Kent Tonbridge and Malling

England

Plaxtol

Old Sour Road
Old Sour Road Credit: PAUL FARMER

Plaxtol is a picturesque civil parish located in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, it is nestled amidst the rolling hills of the North Downs and is surrounded by stunning countryside landscapes. The village of Plaxtol itself is small, with a population of approximately 1,400 residents.

The history of Plaxtol can be traced back to medieval times, and the village still retains much of its historic charm. It features a mix of architectural styles, including traditional timber-framed houses and 18th-century brick buildings. The village center is dominated by the Church of St. Giles, a beautiful Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century.

Plaxtol boasts a strong sense of community, with various activities and events organized throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, which serves as a popular gathering place for residents. It also has a cricket club and a tennis club, providing recreational opportunities for locals.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous walking and cycling routes, making Plaxtol a haven for nature enthusiasts. It is also conveniently located near several larger towns, such as Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, which offer a wider range of amenities and services.

Overall, Plaxtol is a charming and tranquil village that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities. Its rich history, stunning landscapes, and strong community spirit make it a desirable place to live for both locals and visitors alike.

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Old Sour Road
Old Sour Road
Old Soar Manor Old Soar Manor is a complete portion of stone manor house built c.1290.
Old Soar Manor
Old Soar Manor is a complete portion of stone manor house built c.1290.
Long Mill Lane Crouch A new house adjacent to the Grey Ladies Oasts
Long Mill Lane Crouch
A new house adjacent to the Grey Ladies Oasts
Harvest at Long Mill Lane Crouch Looking across to Sheet Hill
Harvest at Long Mill Lane Crouch
Looking across to Sheet Hill
Sign at Plaxtol Spout This sign is beside a small residential development that is on the site of Hyders Forge.
Sign at Plaxtol Spout
This sign is beside a small residential development that is on the site of Hyders Forge.
Plaxtol Church This church is unusual in having no dedication. It was built in 1649, but has 19C windows. It is listed, Grade II*. The war memorial is not yet listed.
Plaxtol Church
This church is unusual in having no dedication. It was built in 1649, but has 19C windows. It is listed, Grade II*. The war memorial is not yet listed.
Grass triangle with copper beech tree, Plaxtol
Grass triangle with copper beech tree, Plaxtol
Topiary at Nut Tree Hall, Plaxtol Nut Tree Hall is listed, Grade II, and the listing details state that it was built in the 16C, and restored and altered in 1905 by Harrison Townsend.
Topiary at Nut Tree Hall, Plaxtol
Nut Tree Hall is listed, Grade II, and the listing details state that it was built in the 16C, and restored and altered in 1905 by Harrison Townsend.
Grange Hill at The Grange, Plaxtol The Grange is listed, Grade II*, and the listing details include: "House. Early C17 house refronted in 1702, remodelled in 1926 by Sir Edwin Lutyens." The 18C wall and gate piers are also listed, Grade II.
Grange Hill at The Grange, Plaxtol
The Grange is listed, Grade II*, and the listing details include: "House. Early C17 house refronted in 1702, remodelled in 1926 by Sir Edwin Lutyens." The 18C wall and gate piers are also listed, Grade II.
Grass triangle with village sign, Plaxtol This is perhaps a tiny village green, although on the outskirts rather than at the centre of the village. It has the classic pairing of a red telephone kiosk and a letter box, and also an old-style signpost, a village notice board, a bench and a centrally-placed litter bin.
Grass triangle with village sign, Plaxtol
This is perhaps a tiny village green, although on the outskirts rather than at the centre of the village. It has the classic pairing of a red telephone kiosk and a letter box, and also an old-style signpost, a village notice board, a bench and a centrally-placed litter bin.
Old Soar Manor House, Plaxtol The 18C red-brick house, which is listed, Grade II, is on the site of the hall of a medieval manor house, built in 1290 by William de Hore. The stone buildings to the right are the solar and chapel of the manor house, which is a scheduled ancient monument owned by the National Trust and open to the public via a separate entrance.
Old Soar Manor House, Plaxtol
The 18C red-brick house, which is listed, Grade II, is on the site of the hall of a medieval manor house, built in 1290 by William de Hore. The stone buildings to the right are the solar and chapel of the manor house, which is a scheduled ancient monument owned by the National Trust and open to the public via a separate entrance.
The chapel, solar and garderobe wing, Old Soar Manor House, Plaxtol These are the surviving parts of the manor house, which was built in 1290 by William de Hore. The chapel is in the foreground. This would have has an entrance at the top of an external staircase, but is now accessed from the solar by doorway inserted much later when the building was used as a granary. The solar is behind the chapel; the entrance is to the left, through a doorway into the barrel-roofed undercroft. The garderobe wing projects from the solar, and you can just see the round-headed doorway through which the manure was extracted.
The chapel, solar and garderobe wing, Old Soar Manor House, Plaxtol
These are the surviving parts of the manor house, which was built in 1290 by William de Hore. The chapel is in the foreground. This would have has an entrance at the top of an external staircase, but is now accessed from the solar by doorway inserted much later when the building was used as a granary. The solar is behind the chapel; the entrance is to the left, through a doorway into the barrel-roofed undercroft. The garderobe wing projects from the solar, and you can just see the round-headed doorway through which the manure was extracted.
The lane to the north from Old Soar Manor House, Plaxtol I was interested in the wooden fence on the right, which I presume is a traditional type.
The lane to the north from Old Soar Manor House, Plaxtol
I was interested in the wooden fence on the right, which I presume is a traditional type.
Footpath next to Long Mill Lane This footpath makes a right angled bend just ahead and then leads to Allens Lane.
Footpath next to Long Mill Lane
This footpath makes a right angled bend just ahead and then leads to Allens Lane.
Plaxtol: view east off School Lane On the high ground across the valley are Mereworth Woods.
Plaxtol: view east off School Lane
On the high ground across the valley are Mereworth Woods.
Betenson Cottages, School Lane, Plaxtol
Betenson Cottages, School Lane, Plaxtol
Plaxtol: cottages by the church
Plaxtol: cottages by the church
London Countryway in Kent (116) This is the first of several changes in direction on the way to Basted.
London Countryway in Kent (116)
This is the first of several changes in direction on the way to Basted.
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Plaxtol is located at Grid Ref: TQ6154 (Lat: 51.263722, Lng: 0.30765)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Tonbridge and Malling

Police Authority: Kent

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Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.2623531/0.3100319
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.2600614/0.3075218
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Power: tower
Lat/Long: 51.260898/0.3100802
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Colour: red
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: TN15 107D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.2592311/0.3076172
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box in Plaxtol
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 51.2592464/0.3076861
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Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.2592307/0.3076287
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