Archaeological sites · South East England
Folkestone Castle Hill
In or near Sandgate.
Folkestone Castle Hill — a archaeological site in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West · 1.6 km
About
Folkestone Castle Hill is a named archaeological site in england south east, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folkestone Castle Hill is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This site features remnants of a medieval castle, providing insights into the region's historical significance. The hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, making it a notable landmark. Visitors can explore the landscape and learn about the archaeological findings that illustrate the site's past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0981, 1.1608
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 5UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone West — 1.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286398 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folkestone Castle Hill?
- Folkestone Castle Hill is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 5UL), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Folkestone Castle Hill?
- Folkestone Castle Hill — a archaeological site in england south east.
- How do I get to Folkestone Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 5UL.
- Is Folkestone Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Folkestone Castle Hill is part of the Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Folkestone Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 5UL.