The Kent Archaeological Place-Names Group presents a walk around the Meopham Anglo-Saxon Charter boundary

The KAS Place-Names Group plan a guided walk following a possible route of the Meopham Anglo-Saxon charter boundary, for KAS members, on Saturday 14 May. Group member John Death, who has made a detailed study of the boundary, will lead the walk. While places are free, they are very limited due to the logistics and safety risks of leading a large group of people around the countryside and along some public roads.

• Walk date: Saturday 14th May

• Time: 1.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. approx

• Start: Meopham Railway Station (car parking available, but there is a charge)

• Finish: Meopham Railway Station

• Distance: 7.7 km or a little under 5 miles

• Grade: easy, though with some steep hills in places, a mixture of (mostly) minor roads and public footpaths through woods and open countryside

• Cost: FREE to KAS members

• Further details: we hope to break the walk for a brief rest and refreshment at the Cock Inn, Henley Street, Luddesdown

Walk Taster: Images of the Meopham Boundary, taken when members of the Place-Names Group trialled the route on 14th August 2021.

By the sole at Sole Street

It is hoped to end the walk with a visit to Meopham church to climb the tower and survey parts of the Meopham estate. N.B. (a) the tower visit is still to be confirmed; (b) the tower staircase is steep and not recommended for those with restricted mobility

Contact the Place-Names Group Secretary, Linda Taylor, to book a ticket allocated on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. Telephone: 07973179385 Email: lin.taylor@btinternet.com