Geology of Kent into northern France. The fold arises from the continuing Alpine orogeny and results in the general northward dip of the rock strata in most of Kent. There are extensive spreads of coastal and estuarine alluvium on the Thames Estuary coast, in the low ground surrounding the Isle of Thanet and across Romney Marsh. Alluvium also floors the valleys of the River Medway and Stour. 'Clay-with-flints' is a commonly occurring deposit across the North Downs which is a product of periglacial conditions during the last ice age. Loessic deposists, of aeolian origin i.e. windblown, are common in east Kent, especially on
Kent Coast line in "Kent Coast Electrification (Stage 2)" opening January 1961. The building of the railway was significant in the development of seaside resorts like Broadstairs. The Railway Clearing House produced a map that shows the complex layout of this area. This shows the separate connection to the pier where trains used to board ferries. Kent Coast line The Kent Coast Line is the railway line that runs from Dover Priory to Margate in the English county of Kent. It was electrified (750 V DC third rail) by BR under the 1955 Modernisation Plan. Services are operated by Southeastern, using Class 375