Isle of Thanet

The Isle of Thanet seen from the north
The Isle of Thanet seen from the south

The Isle of Thanet (/ˈθænɪt/) is a peninsula forming the easternmost part of Kent, England. While in the past it was separated from the mainland by the 600-metre-wide (2,000 ft) Wantsum Channel,[1] it is no longer an island.

Archaeological remains testify to its settlement in ancient times. Today, it is a tourist destination, and has an active agricultural base.

  1. ^ "Saved haven A self guided walk in Sandwich, Kent" (PDF). Open Sandwich. The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers. 2013. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.