Ryarsh
Coordinates: 51°18′49″N 0°23′40″E / 51.313650°N 0.394510°ERyarsh is a village and civil parish in the local government district of Tonbridge and Malling in Kent, England. It is home to around 1,000 residents.[1] Ryarsh is west of Maidstone and north of West Malling and Kings Hill.
History
Ryarsh is believed to be a Saxon village dating from around 1050.[2]
Ryarsh Circle
The "Ryarsh Circle" are remains of a hill figure chalk circle. Little is known about it, but is believed to be manmade.
Culture and community
The village public house is the Duke of Wellington. The village also has a community village hall, primary school and children's play area.
Transport
Ryarsh is located close to the A20, M20 and M25. The closest railway stations are at West Malling for the Maidstone East Line and Snodland for the Medway Valley Line.
Education
Ryarsh Primary School is located on Birling Road. There is no secondary school in the village, with most pupils transferring to schools in Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells.[3]
The Duke of Wellington
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References
- ↑ "Ryarsh village website". Retrieved March 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Ryarsh Community Website". Retrieved March 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Ryarsh Primary School Prospectus". Retrieved March 18, 2011.
