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{{short description|Town in Kent, England}} {{about|the town in Kent, England}} {{Use British English|date=December 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}} {{infobox UK place | country = England | type = Town | official_name = Gravesend | coordinates = {{coord|51.4415|0.3685|display=inline,title}} | population = 58,102 | population_ref = <ref>Census, 2021</ref> | shire_district = [[Gravesham]] | shire_county = [[Kent]] | region = South East England | constituency_westminster = [[Gravesham (UK Parliament constituency)|Gravesham]] | post_town = GRAVESEND | postcode_district = DA11, DA12 | postcode_area = DA | dial_code = 01474 | os_grid_reference = TQ647740 | static_image_name = Junction New Street & Windmill Street (geograph 1489805).jpg | static_image_caption = New Road, Gravesend, in 2009 | static_image_2_name = Arms-kent.jpg | static_image_2_width = 75px | static_image_2_caption = [[Kent]] [[coat of arms]] }} '''Gravesend''' {{IPAc-en|Λ|Ι‘|r|eΙͺ|v|z|Λ|Ι|n|d}} is a town in northwest [[Kent]], England, situated 21 miles (35 km) east-southeast of [[Charing Cross]] (central London) on the [[Bank (geography)|south bank]] of the [[River Thames]], opposite [[Tilbury]] in [[Essex]]. Located in the [[diocese of Rochester]], it is the administrative centre of the borough of [[Gravesham]]. Gravesend marks the eastern limit of the [[Greater London Built-up Area]], as defined by the UK [[Office for National Statistics]]. It had a population of 58,102 in 2021. Its geographical situation has given Gravesend strategic importance throughout the [[maritime history|maritime]] and [[History of communication|communications history]] of [[South East England]]. A [[Thames Gateway]] [[commuter town]], it retains strong links with the River Thames, not least through the [[Port of London Authority]] Pilot Station, and has witnessed rejuvenation since the advent of [[High Speed 1]] rail services via [[Gravesend railway station]]. The station was recently refurbished{{When|date=January 2024}} and has a new bridge.
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