Archaeological sites · South East England
Bigbury Camp
In or near Canterbury.
Bigbury Camp — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chartham · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bigbury Camp is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
Bigbury Camp is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features the remains of a prehistoric hillfort, offering insights into early Iron Age settlement patterns. The site is of significant historical interest and contributes to the understanding of ancient British fortifications.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2787, 1.0328
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Harbledown and Rough Common
- Postcode
- CT2 9BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Chartham — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/80926835 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bigbury Camp?
- Bigbury Camp is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 9BJ), in the parish of Harbledown and Rough Common.
- What is Bigbury Camp?
- Bigbury Camp — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bigbury Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Chartham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 9BJ.
- Is Bigbury Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Bigbury Camp is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bigbury Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Bigbury Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bigbury Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Chartham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 9BJ.