Sutton Valence is a small village in Kent, situated about five miles southeast of Maidstone on the A274 road. The village sits on the Greensand Ridge, overlooking the Vale of Kent and the Weald, and features historic sites such as St Mary’s Church and the ruins of Sutton Valence Castle.
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Sutton Valence is a village in Kent, England, located about five miles (8 km) southeast of Maidstone on the A274 road that leads south to Headcorn and Tenterden. The village sits on the Greensand Ridge, overlooking the Vale of Kent and the Weald. St Mary’s Church is on the west side of the village on Chart Road, close to the junction of the High Street with the A274. Another landmark is Sutton Valence Castle on the east side of the village; only the ruins of the 12th‑century keep remain, and the site is owned by English Heritage. The settlement’s rural setting and historic features give it a distinct character within the ME 17 postal district.