Heritage overview
The fertile floodplains and the surrounding hills of the Medway Gap have attracted settlers for some 400,000 years. It is home to one of the most important collections of Neolithic monuments in south east England, the site of the original crossing of the River Medway by the Roman army and has a wide range of Medieval heritage as well.
More recently the cement industry has left its mark in the valley. Quarrying has led to numerous ‘carvings’ of the landscape and most of the villages and towns within the valley have been shaped by the industrial past.
Valley of Visions is undertaking many projects to conserve the rich heritage of the Medway Gap from restoring an old railway cart to helping improve the site of the Bishop’s Palace in Halling. Events and talks on the heritage of the local area will help encourage people to learn about and explore their heritage.
