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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Upper Shawstead Farm

In or near Boxley.

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Upper Shawstead Farm — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Bridleway (RC25) to Capstone Farm Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 1062219

David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Chatham · 4.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Upper Shawstead Farm is a historic house 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Upper Shawstead Farm is a historic house located in London. It features architectural elements characteristic of its era, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the region. The site is recognised for its historical significance, contributing to the understanding of London's rural past.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3483, 0.5511
District
Medway
Parish
Medway, unparished area
Postcode
ME7 3JL
Parliamentary constituency
Chatham and Aylesford
Nearest railway station
Chatham4.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Shawstead Farm?
Upper Shawstead Farm is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME7 3JL), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
What is Upper Shawstead Farm?
Upper Shawstead Farm — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Upper Shawstead Farm?
The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME7 3JL.
Is Upper Shawstead Farm a protected site?
Yes — Upper Shawstead Farm is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Upper Shawstead Farm?
The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME7 3JL.