Castles · South East England
Thurnham, Kent
In or near Boxley.
Thurnham is a village and civil parish which lies at the foot of the North Downs 3 miles (4.8 km) north east of Maidstone in the Borough of Maidstone and ceremonial county of Kent in England. It had a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thurnham Castle in Kent, the nearest railway station is Bearsted, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME14 3LE. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Thurnham is a village and civil parish which lies at the foot of the North Downs 3 miles (4.8 km) north east of Maidstone in the Borough of Maidstone and ceremonial county of Kent in England. It had a population of 1,085 in 2001 including Weavering, which increased to 1,205 following the 2011 Census. There have been several archaeological finds in the area: an Anglo-Saxon burial ground was discovered within the grounds of Thurnham Friars in 1913, a 7th-century gold cross was found in 1967 and the remains of a Roman house were excavated in 1933. The remains of Thurnham Castle are just north of the village. Two miles further north are the fragmentary remains of Binbury Castle, a medieval fortified manor house beside a medieval motte. St Mary's church (a Norman building) and Milgate House are Grade I listed buildings. The railway station at Bearsted, opened on 1 July 1884, was originally named Bearsted and Thurnham. Residents of the village joined forces with the neighbouring village of Bearsted, in voicing their objections to the proposed Kent International Gateway development.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thurnham is a village and civil parish which lies at the foot of the North Downs 3 miles (4.8 km) north east of Maidstone in the Borough of Maidstone and ceremonial county of Kent in England. It had a population of 1,085 in 2001 including Weavering, which increased to 1,205 following the 2011 Census. There have been several archaeological finds in the area: an Anglo-Saxon burial ground was discovered within the grounds of Thurnham Friars in 1913, a 7th-century gold cross was found in 1967 and the remains of a Roman house were excavated in 1933. The remains of Thurnham Castle are just north of the village. Two miles further north are the fragmentary remains of Binbury Castle, a medieval fortified manor house beside a medieval motte. St Mary's church (a Norman building) and Milgate House are Grade I listed buildings. The railway station at Bearsted, opened on 1 July 1884, was originally named Bearsted and Thurnham. Residents of the village joined forces with the neighbouring village of Bearsted, in voicing their objections to the proposed Kent International Gateway development.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2914, 0.5897
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Thurnham
- Postcode
- ME14 3LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Thurnham, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurnham, Kent?
- Thurnham, Kent is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3LE), in the parish of Thurnham.
- What is Thurnham, Kent?
- Thurnham is a village and civil parish which lies at the foot of the North Downs 3 miles (4.8 km) north east of Maidstone in the Borough of Maidstone and ceremonial county of Kent in England. It had a
- How do I get to Thurnham, Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3LE.
- Is Thurnham, Kent a protected site?
- Yes — Thurnham, Kent is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Thurnham, Kent charge admission?
- Thurnham, Kent typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thurnham, Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3LE.