Wainscott is a small village in Kent, situated within the Medway Unitary Authority. It is surrounded by agricultural land and ancient woodlands, giving it a rural feel while still being close to the larger town of Rochester.
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Wainscott, Kent, is a small village in Rochester, in Kent, England. It lies within the civil parish of Frindsbury Extra and is governed by Medway Council. By 1950 the village had been absorbed into the neighbouring residential areas of Strood, yet it retains its distinct identity. Wainscott is immediately next to Frindsbury and is surrounded by agricultural land and ancient woodlands, offering a quiet, rural setting. The name is thought to derive from Old English meaning ‘wagonner cot’ or ‘wagon shed’. The locality is part of the ME 3 postal district and is within the Medway Unitary Authority, providing local governance and services. The village’s proximity to Rochester gives residents access to larger town amenities while maintaining a peaceful village atmosphere.