Ashford in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Grammar School

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 25, 2025

1. Grammar School Marker

Inscription. This building was erected in 1630 by Sir Norton Knatchbull M.P. as a free school which he endowed and gave to the town of Ashford.

The interior is almost as it was 300 years ago and contains memorials of the school which was conducted here until 1870.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1630.

Location. 51° 8.928′ N, 0° 52.339′ E. Marker is in Ashford, England, in Kent. It is on Church yard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Church yard, Ashford, England TN24 8SF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Oldest Parts of this Building... (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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British Mark IV Female Tank, No 245 (about 210 meters away); TS Churchill, Ashford Sea & Royal Marine Cadets (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); HMS Albacore and 'Warship Week' (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Borough Arms (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Anne Frank's Tree (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bowen Field (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Mystery of the Stags (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashford.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 25, 2025

2. Grammar School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.