Springhead, Kent

For the village in Saddleworth, seeSpringhead, Greater Manchester.

Springheadlies at the source of theRiver Ebbsfleet,just southwest of theGravesendsuburban conurbations. Springhead forms one of the major quarters of theEbbsfleet Valleydevelopment, with housing and the associated facilities now under construction. It is the point at which theHigh Speed 1rail line meets theA2 road.

Bridges over the B259 Southfleet Road

History

In ancient times it surrounded a pool formed from eight natural springs, and theRomanroadWatling Street,ran through Springhead. They knew it asVagniacae.The site had a large number of temples, together with various buildings used for trade.

William Bradberywas the first man to growwatercresscommercially, in Springhead in 1808.

External links

• Wessex Archaeology's Springhead pages