Natural landmarks · South East England
Chart Gunpowder Mill
In or near Whitehill.
Chart Gunpowder Mill — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
S Westerman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chart Gunpowder Mill is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Chart Gunpowder Mill is a historical site in Faversham, known for its role in explosives production from the 16th century until 1934. Visitors can explore the remnants of the mill and learn about the local gunpowder industry, which was significant during the Napoleonic Wars.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chart Gunpowder Mill is located in South-East England. This historical site is notable for its industrial heritage, reflecting the significance of gunpowder production in Britain's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3148, 0.8823
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Faversham
- Postcode
- ME13 7SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 2 to 4pm until October; first Sunday each month via Walks Programme
- Official site
- favershamsociety.org
Sources
- osm: node/350238637 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chart Gunpowder Mill?
- Chart Gunpowder Mill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME13 7SE), in the parish of Faversham.
- What is Chart Gunpowder Mill?
- Chart Gunpowder Mill — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chart Gunpowder Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME13 7SE.
- Is Chart Gunpowder Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Chart Gunpowder Mill is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chart Gunpowder Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Chart Gunpowder Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chart Gunpowder Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME13 7SE.