Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DP

Ulcombe is a village and civil parish near the town of Maidstone in Kent, England. The name is recorded in the Domesday Book and is thought to derive from ‘Owl‑coomb’: ‘coomb’ meaning ‘a deep little wooded valley; a hollow in a hill side’ in Old English. The original deserted Medieval village site lies to the east of the parish church in a valley. There is also a water‑mill below this site, probably of early origins. It stands below the Greensand Way. The settlement is small and historically rooted, with its parish church and nearby water‑mill indicating a long‑standing community. The valley setting suggests a tranquil, rural environment, and the proximity to Maidstone provides access to larger town amenities while retaining a distinct village character.