Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4NT

Linton, Kent, is a village and civil parish in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. The parish lies on the southward slope of the Greensand ridge, south of Maidstone on the A229 Hastings road. The settlement’s setting on the Greensand ridge gives it a characteristic rural character, and its location along a main road provides straightforward access to the nearby town of Maidstone. The village’s modest size and civil parish status suggest a close‑knit community with local amenities typical of small Kentish villages. The postal district ME 17 places it within the wider Maidstone area, offering a balance between rural tranquility and proximity to urban facilities.