Boxley Kent Map

About Boxley

Boxley, a village of quiet renown, breathes the air of Kent's rolling Weald. It lies 3.6 km north-north-east of Maidstone (from Maidstone: bearing 26°T, OS grid TQ 773 589), and is situated west-north-west of Detling village. The ancient parish church of St. Michael and All Angels, with its proud spire reaching towards the often-generous Kentish sky, stands as a sentinel over Boxley's gentle slopes, a landmark whose stone has absorbed centuries of the sun's warm gaze. Historically, Boxley Abbey, though its monastic stones have largely returned to the earth, once drew pilgrims and scholars to its precincts, a testament to the area's enduring spiritual significance. The surrounding fields, a patchwork of verdant greens and earthy browns, speak of a long agricultural heritage, where the very soil seems to hum with the memory of harvest. Even today, the rhythm of life in Boxley carries an echo of its past, a steady, unhurried cadence that feels as natural as the turning of the seasons.

About This Boxley Map Page

Explore Boxley, 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: 51.302341, 0.543098. 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.