Kit's Coty
Built-up area in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.323, 0.504 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 74 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01622 (Maidstone) |
Kit's Coty is a small hamlet and well-known prehistoric site in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, England, set on the slopes of the North Downs above the River Medway. The place is dominated by Kit's Coty House, a Neolithic chambered long barrow that forms part of the Medway Megaliths; it sits close to Blue Bell Hill and is easily reached from the A229, making it a handy stop for walkers and anyone exploring the Medway valley countryside.
Historically the dolmen dates to around 4000–3000 BC and attracts interest from archaeologists and local visitors alike; the evocative name, often linked to old words for a stone chest or cottage, feeds local folklore. Aside from its archaeological importance the area remains largely rural, with agriculture and leisure tourism around nearby towns such as Aylesford and Maidstone shaping the local economy and social life.
Postcode districts covering Kit's Coty
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Bexley 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Basildon 17 miles27.4 km
- Maidstone 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Gillingham 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Grays 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Chatham 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Ashford 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Barking and Dagenham 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Dartford 15 miles24.2 km
- Gravesend 8.9 miles14.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Blue Bell Hill Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Aylesford North & North Downs Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Walderslade Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Eccles Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Burham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Forstal Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Aylesford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Fort Horsted Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Lordswood & Walderslade Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Boxley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Wouldham Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wayfield & Weeds Wood Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Kit's Coty
ME20 7EN, ME20 7EP, ME20 7EG, ME20 7EU, ME20 7EZ, ME20 7EQ, ME20 7EF, ME20 7ER, ME20 7EY … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- London City Airport 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Aylesford Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- New Hythe Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Kit's Coty Ad
- The Black Horse Inn 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 7 miles11.2 km
- Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Village Hotel Maidstone 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- King Charles Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- The Farm House 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Local points of interest
- Boxley Hills Hill 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 1.8 miles2.9 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 3.6 miles5.7 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 4 miles6.4 km
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 5.3 miles8.6 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Boughton Place Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Yalding Gardens Gardens 8 miles13 km
- Brands Hatch Recreation 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 12.7 miles20.4 km