Elmley is a small civil parish on the Isle of Sheppey, an island off Kent’s northern coast. The area is rural and quiet, with a modest population and a character that reflects its agricultural heritage.
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Elmley is one of the civil parishes that make up the Isle of Sheppey, an island situated off the northern coast of Kent in England. The Isle of Sheppey lies neighbouring the Thames Estuary and is centred about 42 miles (68 km) from central London. Covering an area of 36 square miles (93 km²), the island forms part of the local government district of Swale. The name Sheppey is derived from the Old English Sceapig, meaning "Sheep Island," indicating its historical connection to agriculture. Elmley, along with other parishes such as Eastchurch, Harty and Leysdown-on-Sea, contributes to the rural character of the island. The locality falls within the postal district ME 12 and is part of the broader Sheerness Urban District, reflecting its administrative ties to the nearby town of Sheerness.