Charing Kent Map

About Charing

Charing rests in a gentle fold of the Kent landscape, a place where the earth seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 8.7 km north-west of Ashford (from Ashford: bearing 322°T, OS grid TQ 952 494), and is situated west-south-west of Stocker's Head village. The village green, a generous expanse of emerald, often catches the afternoon sun, casting long, playful shadows from the mature oak trees that preside over its tranquil heart. For centuries, Charing was a significant stopping point, its name echoing the word 'chare' meaning a turn or change, a fitting description for a place at a crossroads. The remnants of its ecclesiastical past, particularly the ruins of the Archbishop's Palace, hint at a time when Charing held considerable importance, its ancient stones absorbing the murmur of pilgrims and potentates alike. Today, the air in Charing carries the faint, sweet scent of tilled earth and hedgerow blossoms, a gentle reminder of its enduring connection to the surrounding agricultural lands.

About This Charing Map Page

Explore Charing, 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: 51.210719, 0.794671. 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.