Gadshill Kent Map

About Gadshill

Gadshill, a hamlet in the Gravesham district of Kent, breathes the quietude of the South East region. It lies 3.7 km north-west of Rochester (from Rochester: bearing 306°T, OS grid TQ 711 707), and is situated south of Higham village. The land here, a gentle rise from the Thames floodplain, catches the afternoon sun with a particular, soft luminescence, a light that seems to caress the distant orchards. Though small, Gadshill carries the echo of its historical significance, notably as a place frequented by Charles Dickens, who drew inspiration from its environs. The very air, often carrying the faint scent of damp earth and distant hedgerows, speaks of a long, unassuming existence, a patient unfolding of seasons.

About This Gadshill Map Page

Explore Gadshill, 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: 51.409690, 0.460106. 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.