Traditional county: Kent · District / Borough: Dover · Region: South East
Explore Maxton, Kent with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Maxton 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.
| Place | Maxton |
| Traditional County | Kent |
| District / Borough | Dover |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.119916 |
| Longitude | 1.288987 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Maxton is shaped by its proximity to the historic port of Dover. It lies 1.6 km south-west of Dover (from Dover: bearing 236°T, OS grid TR 302 407). Rolling chalk downland forms the immediate landscape around Maxton, offering gentle undulations that are typical of this part of Kent. Historically, Maxton's development has been influenced by its agricultural roots, with farming practices shaping the land for centuries. While not a large settlement, Maxton retains a distinct rural charm, offering a peaceful contrast to the bustling activity of nearby Dover. The area benefits from its position within the South East region, enjoying a mild climate conducive to the surrounding pastoral scenery.
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Explore Maxton, 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: 51.119916, 1.288987. 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 built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |