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Gates leading to Meaburn Hall, Maulds Meaburn, Cumbria

Maulds Meaburn

in the county of Cumbria

Pictures of Gravesend

in the county of Kent

About Gravesend

Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.

There is plenty here for visitors to see including a statue in St.George's churchyard marking the death in 1617 of Pocahontas, a Red Indian Princess.

Buildings include Milton Chantry which in turn has been the chapel of a Medieval leper hospital, barracks, tavern and arts centre. The building was originally founded in 1155, it was later re-founded in 1321 and finally became a chantry in 1524. It has a fascinating history and following its purchase by Gravesend Council was prepared for use as a gas decontamination centre during World War II in the event of gas war-fare.

New Tavern fort was built in the 1780's as a defence against French naval attack. This is an attractive visitor centre where you can step back in time and through a series of underground tunnels experience what life was like in war-time Gravesend.

The town forms part of the Saxon Shore Way and the old Weald Way.

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Ingress Park

Greenhithe (16 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W of Gravesend)

Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...

Aylesford Village

Aylesford (50 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE of Gravesend)

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

Severndroog Castle, Eltham

Eltham (37 Pictures) in the county of Greater London

(13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction W of Gravesend)

The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London...

The Tower of St. Clements Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction NE of Gravesend)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

Southend

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction NE of Gravesend)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

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A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)

Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....

A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)

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Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction SE)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction E)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....


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