Historic churches · London
Dartford
In or near Darenth.
Dartford — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dartford · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Dartford is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Orchard Theatre in Dartford hosts a variety of live performances, including music, comedy, and family shows. Visitors can enjoy tribute acts, original productions, and community events throughout the year.
Place summary
Dartford is a church located in the London region. It is notable for its historical significance and architecture, reflecting the area's ecclesiastical heritage. The church serves as an important landmark within Dartford.
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Background
History
In prehistoric times, the first people appeared in the Dartford area around 250,000 years ago: a tribe of prehistoric hunter-gatherers whose exemplar is called Swanscombe Man. Many other archaeological investigations have revealed a good picture of occupation of the district with important finds from the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. When the Romans engineered the Dover to London road (afterwards named Watling Street), it was necessary to cross the River Darent by ford, giving the settlement its name. Roman villas were built along the Darent Valley, and at Noviomagus (Crayford), close by. The Saxons may have established the first settlement where Dartford now stands. Dartford…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4444, 0.2172
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dartford
- Parish
- Dartford, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA1 1DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dartford
- Nearest railway station
- Dartford — 0.4 km
- Official site
- orchardtheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dartford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartford?
- Dartford is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA1 1DU), in the parish of Dartford, unparished area.
- What is Dartford?
- Dartford — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dartford?
- The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA1 1DU.
- Is Dartford free to visit?
- Yes, Dartford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dartford?
- The nearest railway station is Dartford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA1 1DU.