A prominent village pub has closed unexpectedly after years of trading.

The Dukes Head in Sellindge, near Ashford, has been put on the market, leaving the village without a pub.

Mystery surrounds its closure as residents say the site - which is on the A20 - was always busy.

It is now on the market and is available to rent for £3,300 per month, which works out as £762 per week.

Letting agent Motis Estates is advertising the property.

The pub has room for 100 covers, with a beer garden, children's play area and 30-space car park.

One villager, who did not give her name, said: "It was always a busy pub.

"I first noticed that it was closed when all the lights were out and the curtains were drawn.

"We were not regular users but we mainly used it on special occasions.

"It's an asset to the village - there is not much going on and there is nowhere else people can gather and chat."