Cross-at-Hand Kent Map

About Cross-at-Hand

A gentle repose marks the hamlet of Cross-at-Hand, a quiet corner of Kent. It lies 9.6 km south of Maidstone (from Maidstone: bearing 169°T, OS grid TQ 781 462), and is situated west-north-west of Hawkenbury village. Here, the land breathes a soft, verdant sigh, the hedgerows a rich tapestry of hawthorn and bramble, their leaves catching the diffused sunlight in a thousand tiny gleams. The air, often carrying the faint, earthy scent of cultivated fields, speaks of a continuity that stretches back through generations of quiet labour. Though no grand edifice commands the skyline, the very arrangement of the cottages, their aged brickwork warmed by the afternoon sun, suggests a communal spirit, a shared dwelling against the vastness of the surrounding countryside. Cross-at-Hand, in its unpretentious way, harbours a subtle charm, a sense of peace that seems to emanate from the very soil.

About This Cross-at-Hand Map Page

Explore Cross-at-Hand, 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: 51.187983, 0.547329. 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.