Loose Kent Map

About Loose

Loose, a village of quiet charm, lies cradled by the gentle contours of Kent. It lies 3.7 km south of Maidstone (from Maidstone: bearing 184°T, OS grid TQ 758 520), and is situated north-west of Boughton Monchelsea village. The River Loose, a ribbon of often placid water, weaves its way through the landscape, its banks a verdant promise of summer, reflecting the soft, diffused light that filters through the ancient trees. Once a hub for paper mills, the echoes of industry can still be felt in the sturdy, weathered brickwork of former buildings, now repurposed or standing as quiet monuments to a bygone era. The village green, a patch of well-trodden turf, offers a simple, enduring beauty, a place where the slow unfolding of village life plays out against the backdrop of timeworn cottages.

About This Loose Map Page

Explore Loose, 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: 51.240154, 0.517128. 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.