Archaeological sites · South East England
Folkestone Roman Villa
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
Folkestone Roman Villa — archaeological in england south east.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 2.2 km
About
Folkestone Roman Villa is a archaeological located in england south east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone Warren SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folkestone Roman Villa is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features the remains of a Roman villa, notable for its well-preserved mosaics and artefacts that provide insights into Roman life in Britain. The site is of historical significance and contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past. Visitors can explore the ruins and view the displays that highlight the villa's archaeological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0888, 1.1986
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: w485213895 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1347915 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folkestone Roman Villa?
- Folkestone Roman Villa is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 6PU), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Folkestone Roman Villa?
- Folkestone Roman Villa — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Folkestone Roman Villa?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 6PU.
- Is Folkestone Roman Villa a protected site?
- Yes — Folkestone Roman Villa is part of the Folkestone Warren SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Folkestone Roman Villa?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 6PU.