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Pictures of Fort Amherst

a Historic Building in the town of Chatham, in the county of Kent

About Fort Amherst

Fort Amherst, in the county of Kent, was constructed in 1756 to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the River Medway against a French invasion.

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A strong tidal current passes under Aylesford Bridge, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

Clocktower of St George's Church, Gravesend, Kent

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)

Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world...

Sheerness, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction E)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

Ingress Abbey

Greenhithe (16 Pictures)

in the county of Kent

(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)

Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...

Seafront

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

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Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction N)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....


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