Each ridge is separated from the next by a swale or gulley. Trees and shrubs along the swale can provide shade and mulch which decrease evaporation. The area is dominated by ridge and swale topography. The soil was described as having a hog wallow (mound and swale) relief. The fort was located to the south of the River Swale. It was built on a bluff overlooking the River Swale. The Marshes are in the districts of Dartford, Gravesham, Medway, Swale and Canterbury. Faversham and Mid Kent covers sections of the Swale and Maidstone boroughs. Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe, Swale and Thanet. The island forms part of the local government district of Swale. Sheerness is in the local government district of Swale. There was brick and cement activity along the Swale. Summerland is an upcoming British drama film written and directed by Jessica Swale. The town of Queenborough lies around to the east across the West Swale channel. This ward has three of the forty seven seats on the Swale Borough Council.