Bekesbourne Kent Map

About Bekesbourne

Bekesbourne, a quiet corner of Kent, breathes softly beside the Great Stour river. It lies 4.4 km south-south-east of Fordwich (from Fordwich: bearing 163°T, OS grid TR 194 556), and is situated south-south-east of Bekesbourne Hill village. The land here, a gentle spread of arable fields, often catches the low afternoon sun, casting long shadows that seem to whisper tales of its agricultural past. Ancient hedgerows, thick with hawthorn and bramble, mark out the boundaries of this peaceful parish, their leaves rustling with a sound like distant conversation. The village church, St. Peter's, stands with a quiet dignity, its flint walls weathered by centuries, a silent witness to the lives that have unfolded under its gaze. In the summer months, the air can carry the sweet scent of cut grass and the distant hum of bees, a simple symphony of rural existence. Bekesbourne, in its understated way, offers a tranquil reflection of the Kentish countryside.

About This Bekesbourne Map Page

Explore Bekesbourne, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.257720, 1.144158. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.