Maidstone, County town near River Medway in Kent, England
Maidstone spans across both banks of the River Medway, with limestone buildings and commercial districts forming the central area of this Kent settlement.
The Saxon name Maeidesstana evolved into Maidstone, appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086 when the town belonged to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The town maintains numerous medieval structures, including the Archbishop's Palace and All Saints Church, which showcase the architectural heritage of Kent.
The Maidstone Borough Council manages essential services for 155,143 residents, covering waste collection, housing assistance, and local development planning.
Local quarries supplied Kentish ragstone for major London landmarks, including Hampton Court Palace and sections of the Tower of London.
Location: Maidstone
Website: http://maidstone.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.27167,0.52944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
Archbishop's Palace
622 m
All Saints Church, Maidstone
564 m
Tithe Barn, Maidstone
513 m
Hazlitt Theatre
643 m
The Old Sessions House
918 m
College of All Saints, Maidstone
567 m
Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
771 m
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph
878 m
Maidstone Town Hall
542 m
St Peter's Church, Maidstone
946 m
St Michael and All Angels Church, Maidstone
1.7 km
Maidstone Borough War Memorial
956 m
The Royal Albion Inn
787 m
Queen Victoria Statue And Drinking Fountain Opposite No 98
509 m
The Pilot Public House
308 m
The Corpus Christi Hall
759 m
The College Gateway (All Saints Parish Room) The College Tower
545 m
70 Lower Stone Street
328 m
The Lamb Public House
762 m
8 and 9, High Street
554 m
Rootes Maidstone
534 m
Maidstone West Signal Box
1.1 km
Chillington House
795 m
11, Lower Stone Street
310 m
21 And 23, London Road
1.2 km
The Market Buildings
621 m
Brenchley Gardens
886 m
Romney House
286 mReviews
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