2013

TQ7555 : River Medway, St Peter's Bridge

taken 11 years ago, near to Maidstone, Kent, England

River Medway, St Peter's Bridge
River Medway, St Peter's Bridge
The River Medway is 70 miles long and flows almost entirely within Kent. It rises in Ashdown Forest and joins the Thames near Chatham. Apart from the Thames it has the largest catchment area in southern England. The river is navigable as far as Tonbridge by large craft and as far as Penshurst by small craft. There are 11 locks on the river, between Allington and Tonbridge. The river is tidal to Allington Lock. The River divides Kent in two, those born west of the river are known as Kentish Men, whilst those born east of the river are Men of Kent. The river was used as a line of defence against possible invasion during WWII.

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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage City, Town centre River: River Medway other tags: Bridge River Maidstone Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TQ7555, 501 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 14 May, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 21 May, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7568 5562 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:16.3588N 0:31.0293E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 7569 5570
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SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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