Public art & sculpture · South East England
Kent History Tree
In or near Boxley.
Kent History Tree — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kent History Tree is a public art located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Maidstone and the Iguanodon exhibit focuses on the discovery of the Iguanodon species by Gideon Mantell in the early 19th century. It highlights the significance of the Maidstone Iguanodon fossils in the study of paleontology and features Benstead's notebook and a cast of the fossil as part of the museum's collection.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Kent History Tree is a public art installation located in London. It serves as a tribute to the rich history of Kent and its contributions to British culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2801, 0.5177
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Maidstone, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME14 1FP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone East — 0.3 km
- Official site
- museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13456248038 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kent History Tree?
- Kent History Tree is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 1FP), in the parish of Maidstone, unparished area.
- What is Kent History Tree?
- Kent History Tree — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kent History Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 1FP.
- Is Kent History Tree a protected site?
- Yes — Kent History Tree is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kent History Tree free to visit?
- Yes, Kent History Tree is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kent History Tree?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 1FP.