Borstal

Borstal is a location in the unitary authority of in . Originally a village near , it has become absorbed by the expansion of that town. The youth prison at Borstal gave its name to the Borstal reform school system.
  • Village
  • …lies at an elevation of around 170 feet (50 metres)
  • Description: village in the unitary authority of Medway, Kent, England
  • Also known as
    “Borstal, Kent”
    “Borstal, Rochester”

Places of Interest

Highlights include St Matthew’s and Fort Borstal.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Medway Gate and Rochester.
Locality
is a locality.
is a town on the River Medway in the north of the county of .
is a town on the River Medway in the north of the county of .
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Latitude
51.37441° or 51° 22′ 28″ north
Longitude
0.48547° or 0° 29′ 8″ east
Open location code
9F329FFP+Q5
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Irish—“Borstal” goes by many names.
BorstalDutch
BorstalIrish

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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