Castles · South East England
Amsbury Wood Enclosure
In or near Coxheath.
Amsbury Wood Enclosure — a castle in england london.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Farleigh · 2.6 km
About
Amsbury Wood Enclosure is a named castle in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Amsbury Wood Enclosure is a historic castle located in London. It is notable for its ancient earthworks, which date back to prehistoric times. The site is of archaeological significance, offering insights into early settlement patterns in the area. Visitors can explore the remnants of this enclosure and appreciate its historical context within London's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2318, 0.4827
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Coxheath
- Postcode
- ME15 0QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- East Farleigh — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287672 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amsbury Wood Enclosure?
- Amsbury Wood Enclosure is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME15 0QH), in the parish of Coxheath.
- What is Amsbury Wood Enclosure?
- Amsbury Wood Enclosure — a castle in england london.
- How do I get to Amsbury Wood Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is East Farleigh, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME15 0QH.
- Is Amsbury Wood Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — Amsbury Wood Enclosure is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Amsbury Wood Enclosure charge admission?
- Amsbury Wood Enclosure typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Amsbury Wood Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is East Farleigh, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME15 0QH.