Monkton, Kent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monkton |
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 St Mary Magdalene Church from the south |
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 Monkton
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| Population | 661 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TR286649 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RAMSGATE |
| Postcode district | CT12 |
| Dialling code | 01843 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Monkton is a village and civil parish located in the Thanet area of Kent, England. It sits on the southwestern edge of the Isle of Thanet. The main part of the village is found along the B2047 road, which connects to the A253 road between Canterbury and Ramsgate. The civil parish of Monkton reaches south to the River Stour and extends north towards Acol. The small community known as Gore Street is also part of this parish.
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Discovering Monkton's Community Life
Monkton Nature Reserve: A Natural Gem
Monkton is home to the Monkton Nature Reserve. This special place is managed by the Thanet Countryside Trust, an environmental charity. The reserve is located on chalk hills just north of the village.
It covers about 16 acres (around 65,000 square meters). This area used to be an old chalk quarry, but nature has taken it back. The reserve is important for its interesting geology (the study of Earth's rocks and soil). It also has many important natural habitats, including a pond and rare types of orchids.
The reserve also features the Thanet Astronomical Observatory. This is a place where people can look at stars and planets. It also has the first artificial bat cave ever built in the UK, providing a safe home for bats. Visitors can use the field centre, which has a museum, a library for research, a bookshop, and a picnic area.
Monkton Church of England Primary School
Monkton has its own school, the Monkton Church of England Primary School. This school was built specifically for its purpose in 1872. It was updated and made more modern in 2007.
The school currently teaches about 109 students. These students range in age from 4 to 11 years old. In 2007, the school received a "Good" rating in its Ofsted Inspection. This means it was recognized for providing a good quality of education.
Exploring Monkton's Historic Church
St Mary Magdalene Church: A Glimpse into the Past
The Anglican parish church in Monkton is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene. It is a very old church, dating back to the 12th century. Much of the church was rebuilt during the 15th century.
During this rebuilding, the north porch was added. The tower was also made taller, reaching its current height. The north aisle, which is a side section of the church, was closed off. New windows were also put in.
A church on this site was even mentioned in the Domesday Book. This was a famous survey of England completed in 1086. The St Mary Magdalene church is the smallest of the seven very old churches that still remain in the Thanet area. The roof of the church also dates back to the 15th century. Stone walls surround the churchyard, with several gates for people to enter.
See also
In Spanish: Monkton (Kent) para niños
