Oad Street


Oad Street is a small hamlet in the English county of Kent.
Oad Street forms part of the civil parish of Borden which, in turn, is part of Swale district. Oad Street is located close to Junction 5 of the M2 motorway where it crosses the A249 road.

History

In 1798, Edward Hasted records that this hamlet was once called Hoade Street and Woodstreet, before becoming Oade Street. Named after a nearby Chestnut Wood. In 1653, most of the parish was controlled by William Genery.

Buildings

In the hamlet are 3 listed buildings, Grade II* listed 'Yew Tree Cottage',Grade II listed 'The Olde House' and Grade II listed 'Hoad House'.
Also a local public house, the 'Plough & Harrow' public house.
It also had a former Wesleyan Chapel, now converted into a private residence.
Oad Street Centre, a craft shop and gallery.