Blean Kent Map

About Blean

Blean, a village in Kent, holds a quiet presence north of Canterbury. It lies 3.9 km north-west of Canterbury (from Canterbury: bearing 320°T, OS grid TR 122 607), and is situated north of Rough Common village. The chalky soils beneath Blean have long dictated its agricultural character, a quiet sustenance drawn from the earth, particularly evident in the surrounding fields that catch the soft, diffused light of English afternoons. Its proximity to the ancient city allows for a certain stillness, a gentle detachment that lends a contemplative air to the village green, where the worn paths speak of generations of footsteps. The houses of Blean, a mix of brick and flint, seem to absorb the very essence of the landscape, their gardens spilling with the hardy blooms that thrive in this corner of England. Even the air here carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a reminder of the woodlands that skirt its edges and the deep roots of this place.

About This Blean Map Page

Explore Blean, 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: 51.306630, 1.043249. 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.