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Chattenden Kent Map

Traditional county: Kent · Unitary authority: Medway · Region: South East

Explore Chattenden, Kent with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Chattenden map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Chattenden, Kent

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PlaceChattenden
Traditional CountyKent
Unitary AuthorityMedway
RegionSouth East
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude51.418603
Longitude0.530576
Place TypeVillage

About Chattenden

Chattenden carries the quiet weight of a landscape shaped by military history and the slow, persistent reclamation of nature. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-east of Rochester (from Rochester: bearing 30°T, OS grid TQ 760 718), and is situated north of Lower Upnor village. The horizon here is dominated by the expansive Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI, where light filters through dense canopies to illuminate a terrain once echoing with the measured pace of infantry drills. To the south, the earth rises toward the historic Beacon Hill, where the remnants of a pillbox stand as a stark, silent sentinel against the encroaching scrub. The air often holds the briny tang of the nearby River Wain, a reminder of the maritime influence that has long dictated the rhythm of life in this corner of Kent. Beneath the surface, the chalky soil absorbs the winter rains, sustaining an ecosystem that feels remarkably isolated from the nearby sprawl of the Medway towns. Chattenden maintains a singular character, defined by its transition from a site of strategic fortification to a sanctuary for local flora and fauna. As evening settles, the silhouette of the land against the pale sky offers a stark, honest beauty that feels entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Beacon Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.3 mi, 202° SSW
  • Beacon And Pillbox On Beacon Hill (Scheduled Monument) — 0.3 mi, 200° SSW
  • London Stones (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 169° S
  • Chattenden Woods And Lodge Hill Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 0.7 mi, 346° NNW · 351 ha
  • Countryside (Park) — 0.8 mi, 162° SSE
  • Tower Hill To Cockham Wood Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 0.8 mi, 164° SSE · 49 ha
  • River Wain (River) — 0.8 mi, 305° NW
  • Artillery Castle At Upnor (Scheduled Monument) — 0.8 mi, 186° S
  • Upnor Castle (Castle) — 0.8 mi, 190° S
  • Upnor Reach (River) — 0.9 mi, 177° S
  • Hog Marsh (Wetland) — 1.0 mi, 209° SSW
  • Cockham Wood Fort (Scheduled Monument) — 1.1 mi, 114° ESE
  • Yachtsman Artwork (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 136° SE
  • Tower Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.2 mi, 199° SSW
  • Finsborough Ness (Wetland) — 1.2 mi, 135° SE
  • Gundulph Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.2 mi, 192° SSW
  • Mast Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.5 mi, 176° S
  • The Historic Dockyard Chatham (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 183° S
  • HMS Gannet (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 186° S
  • HMS Cavalier (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 186° S
  • The Officers' Terrace, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham (Historic Park or Garden) — 1.7 mi, 181° S · 1 ha
  • Lower Lines Park (Park) — 1.8 mi, 160° SSE
  • Royal Engineers Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 170° S
  • Boer War Memorial Arch (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 175° S
  • Kitchener Barracks (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 185° S
  • Couvre Port Reservoir (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.2 mi, 176° S
  • Gillingham Town Centre (High Street) (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 164° SSE
  • City Wall (ruins) (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 212° SSW
  • Rochester Bridge Railway Station (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 219° SW
  • Spur Battery Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 180° S

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About This Chattenden Map Page

Explore Chattenden, 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: 51.418603, 0.530576. 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.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.