Swanton Kent Map

About Swanton

Swanton rests in a fold of the Kentish countryside, a quiet collection of dwellings where the land itself seems to hum with a patient, ancient energy. It lies 5.7 km south-west of West Malling (from West Malling: bearing 224°T, OS grid TQ 642 535), and is situated north-north-west of West Peckham village. The lanes that meander through Swanton often offer glimpses of hedgerows bursting with wild roses in the summer months, their perfume a sweet, fleeting gift. Here, the light can fall with a particular softness, illuminating the weathered brickwork of older homes and casting long shadows across gardens that speak of generations tending the soil. Fields of wheat, rippling like a golden sea under the breeze, define the horizon, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats within this corner of Kent. Swanton, though small, holds a certain grace, a reflection of the gentle contours of the landscape it inhabits.

About This Swanton Map Page

Explore Swanton, 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: 51.257753, 0.352040. 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.