Chartham Kent Map

About Chartham

Chartham, a village embraced by the gentle Kentish countryside, breathes a quiet dignity. It lies 5.0 km west-south-west of Canterbury (from Canterbury: bearing 239°T, OS grid TR 106 550), and is situated east-north-east of Shalmsford Street village. The River Stour, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the surrounding fields, its banks often alive with the rustle of reeds and the darting flight of kingfishers, lending a subtle, watery music to the air. Chartham's history whispers from the ancient stones of its parish church, St. Mary's, a building that has witnessed centuries unfold, its venerable walls absorbing the changing light of countless dawns and dusks. The village green, a verdant heart, often feels touched by the soft glow of an afternoon sun, inviting quiet contemplation and the murmur of local life. Though its agricultural past is still palpable in the patchwork of fields, Chartham has also developed a modern, measured presence, a place where the past and present meet with unobtrusive grace.

About This Chartham Map Page

Explore Chartham, 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: 51.256077, 1.016972. 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.