United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Ashford
Wye With Hinxhill
View of the Wye Crown
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Ashford
Wye With Hinxhill
View of the Wye Crown
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 55 out of 56 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Kent Downs National Landscape
Location: Wye With Hinxhill, Ashford, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom
The Wye Crown was carved into the hillside to commemorate the coronation of king Edwards VII. I 1902 it took four days for 25 students from the nearby agricultural college to dig. During World War Two it was covered with branches and bushes to prevent it being used as a landmark for enemy planes.
December 8, 2022
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