Etymology

Grove Ferry

Today it means: A locality on the River Great Stour in Chislet parish and Wickhambreaux parish, Canterbury district, Kent, England, near the village of Upstreet (OS grid ref TR2363). Full definition →

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The story

Named after the hamlet of Grove in Wickhambreaux parish. A ferry used to operate across the Great Stour here, until it was replaced by a bridge.

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