Horton Kirby Kent Map

About Horton Kirby

Horton Kirby, a village in Kent, breathes a quiet, unassuming charm. It lies 5.1 km east of Swanley (from Swanley: bearing 97°T, OS grid TQ 562 683), and is situated south of South Darenth village. The broad sweep of the River Darent, often a gentle murmur rather than a roar, defines the landscape around Horton Kirby, its waters reflecting the soft, changeable light of South East England. Evidence of its agricultural past still lingers in the surrounding fields, a patchwork of green and gold that yields to the subtle undulation of the terrain. The village itself presents a pleasing, unhurried character, with older brick dwellings and the enduring presence of St. Mary's Church, its spire a familiar landmark against the sky.

About This Horton Kirby Map Page

Explore Horton Kirby, 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: 51.392217, 0.245083. 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.