Archaeological sites · South East England
Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden
In or near Canterbury.
Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden — archaeological site in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Official information
Canterbury Roman Museum offers a glimpse into life in Roman Britain, featuring the remains of an original Roman Town House and one of the UK's few in situ Roman pavement mosaics. Visitors can explore a rich collection of artifacts that span over 2,000 years of history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dane John Mound and the associated Roman and medieval remains are located in Dane John Garden, Canterbury, Kent. This scheduled monument features significant archaeological features, highlighting the area's historical importance. The site is also within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.2753, 1.0782
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; last admission 4:30pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647042 (CC0)
- commons: CanterburyMotte-and-bailey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden?
- Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2QS), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden?
- Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden — archaeological site in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2QS.
- Is Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden a listed building?
- Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden a protected site?
- Yes — Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden free to visit?
- Yes, Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dane John Mound and Roman and medieval remains in Dane John Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2QS.