Thong Kent Map

About Thong

Thong, a quiet hamlet in Kent, carries the unassuming grace of its rural setting. It lies 4.1 km south-east of Gravesend (from Gravesend: bearing 144°T, OS grid TQ 672 709), and is situated west of Shorne village. The land here gently slopes, catching the soft, diffused light that often filters through the South East skies, lending a subtle luminescence to the fields and hedgerows. Ancient footpaths, worn smooth by generations of passage, weave through the landscape, hinting at a history that predates the modern roads. The air in Thong, particularly after a spring shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant blossoms. Though small, Thong possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the steady pulse of the countryside can still be felt.

About This Thong Map Page

Explore Thong, 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: 51.412950, 0.403546. 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.