2014

TQ5846 : Channels Meet

taken 10 years ago, near to Tonbridge, Kent, England

Channels Meet
Channels Meet
Two channels of the River Medway merge by the Castle.
River Medway

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
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TQ5846, 1859 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 9 February, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 15 April, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 5891 4648 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:11.7268N 0:16.3742E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TQ 5888 4645
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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