Elmsted

Also known as Elmsted, Kent

Elmsted is a small village and civil parish in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent, England. It lies west of Stone Street (the B2068), a Roman road connecting Canterbury and Lympne. The parish includes the hamlets of Bodsham, North Leigh, and Evington. Elmsted had a population of 312 according to the 2021 Census.

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Place details

Locality: Folkestone and Hythe
Region: England
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 0

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Key facts

UK place.static_image_name: St James the Great, Elmsted - geograph.org.uk - 190938.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: St James has an unusual belfry on the tower
UK place.country: England
UK place.official_name: Elmsted
UK place.population: 312
UK place.population_ref: (parish, 2021 Census)
UK place.shire_district: Folkestone and Hythe
UK place.shire_county: Kent
UK place.region: South East England
UK place.constituency_westminster: Folkestone and Hythe
UK place.post_town: Ashford
UK place.postcode_district: TN25
UK place.postcode_area: TN
UK place.post_town1: Canterbury
UK place.postcode_district1: CT4
UK place.postcode_area1: CT
UK place.dial_code: 01233
UK place.os_grid_reference: TR115449

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Wikidata facts

Population: 319
Image: View of Elmsted church - geograph.org.uk - 1246066.jpg
Dialing code: 01233

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Commons category: Elmsted
OS grid reference: TR117449

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Geography
History
St James the Great
Demographics
References
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The village is known for its rural character, historic connections, and scattered settlements reflecting its agricultural origins. Elmsted's parish council consists of six elected members who oversee local matters.