Challock

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Challock
Challock (Kent)
Challock

Challock shown within Kent
Population 843[1]
OS grid reference TR011508
Parish Challock
District Ashford
Shire county Kent
Region South East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town TONBRIDGE
Postcode district TN25
Dialling code 01233
Police Kent
Fire Kent
Ambulance South East Coast
European Parliament South East England
UK Parliament Ashford
List of places: UKEnglandKent

Coordinates: 51°13′15″N 0°52′51″E / 51.2208, 0.8808

Challock is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Ashford, Kent, England. The village centre is located between Faversham [8 miles (12.8km) to the north] and Ashford town (6 miles to the south). It dates from around AD823. Challock is situated close to one of the highest points on the North Downs, the 700-foot (210 m) contour lies close to the village. Snowfall is often heavy as a result.

The parish church is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian; it has famed wall paintings. There is also a Methodist chapel in the village.

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  1. ^ Ashford Borough Council Census 2001