Historic churches · South East England
Cranbrook, Kent
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Cranbrook is a town in the civil parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, in the Weald of Kent in South East England. It lies roughly half-way between Maidstone and Hastings, about 38 miles (61 km) south
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Staplehurst · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cranbrook is a town in the civil parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, in the Weald of Kent in South East England. It lies roughly half-way between Maidstone and Hastings, about 38 miles (61 km) southeast of central London. The smaller settlements of Sissinghurst, Swattenden, Colliers Green and Hartley lie within the civil parish. The population of the parish was 6,717 in 2011.
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Official information
Cranbrook Museum showcases the local history and culture of Cranbrook and its surrounding areas. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and educational resources that highlight the town's heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cranbrook is a town in the civil parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, in the Weald of Kent in South East England. It lies roughly half-way between Maidstone and Hastings, about 38 miles (61 km) southeast of central London. The smaller settlements of Sissinghurst, Swattenden, Colliers Green and Hartley lie within the civil parish. The population of the parish was 6,717 in 2011.
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Background
History
The place name Cranbrook derives from Old English cran bric, meaning Crane Marsh, marshy ground frequented by cranes (although more probably herons). Spelling of the place name has evolved over the centuries from Cranebroca (c. 1100); by 1226 it was recorded as Cranebroc, then Cranebrok. By 1610 the name had become Cranbrooke, which evolved into the current spelling. There is evidence of early activity here in the Roman period at the former Little Farningham Farm where a substantial iron working site was investigated in the 1950s. In 2000 the site was the subject of a Kent Archaeological Society fieldwork project to establish the extent of the site and the line of the Roman road from…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0967, 0.5356
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Cranbrook & Sissinghurst
- Postcode
- TN17 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Phone
- 07768 461720
- Nearest railway station
- Staplehurst — 8.4 km
- Official site
- www.cranbrookmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Cranbrook, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranbrook, Kent?
- Cranbrook, Kent is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 3JX), in the parish of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst.
- What is Cranbrook, Kent?
- Cranbrook is a town in the civil parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, in the Weald of Kent in South East England. It lies roughly half-way between Maidstone and Hastings, about 38 miles (61 km) south
- How do I get to Cranbrook, Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Staplehurst, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 3JX.
- Is Cranbrook, Kent a protected site?
- Yes — Cranbrook, Kent is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cranbrook, Kent free to visit?
- Yes, Cranbrook, Kent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cranbrook, Kent?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 3JX. It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency.