Hill forts · South East England
Durovernum Cantiacorum
In or near Canterbury.
Durovernum Cantiacorum — archaeological site in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Durovernum Cantiacorum is located in Canterbury, Kent, with the postcode CT1 2JS. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Durovernum Cantiacorum is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.2786°, 1.0819°.
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Official information
Canterbury Roman Museum offers a glimpse into life in Roman Britain, showcasing an impressive collection of artifacts and the remains of a Roman Town House. Visitors can explore one of the UK's few remaining in situ Roman pavement mosaics and engage with 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.
From the Wikipedia article
Durovernum Cantiacorum was a town and hillfort (Latin: oppidum) in Roman Britain at the site of present-day Canterbury in Kent. It occupied a strategic location on Watling Street at the best local crossing of the Stour, which prompted a convergence of roads connected to the ports of Dubris (Dover), Rutupiae (Richborough), Regulbium (Reculver) and Portus Lemanis (Lympne). Considerable archaeological evidence of Roman activity has been found in Canterbury, much of which can now be found in the Roman Museum built on the remains of a Roman townhouse.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2786, 1.0819
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 785575
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 5.00pm; last admission 4:30pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q1267451 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Durovernum Cantiacorum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Watling Street route.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durovernum Cantiacorum?
- Durovernum Cantiacorum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2JS), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Durovernum Cantiacorum?
- Durovernum Cantiacorum — archaeological site in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durovernum Cantiacorum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2JS.
- Is Durovernum Cantiacorum a protected site?
- Yes — Durovernum Cantiacorum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Durovernum Cantiacorum free to visit?
- Yes, Durovernum Cantiacorum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Durovernum Cantiacorum?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2JS.