Roman villas · London
Franks Roman villa
In or near Darenth.
Franks Roman villa — a roman villa in england-london, United Kingdom.
Matthew Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farningham Road · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Franks Roman villa is a roman villa located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Franks Roman Villa is the site of a Roman villa located in Kent, featuring two parallel ranges of rooms and an open verandah. Excavations have revealed various artifacts, including coins and pottery, indicating continuous occupation from the 1st to the 5th century AD.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Franks Roman Villa is located in London and is an archaeological site of a Roman villa. It provides insight into Roman domestic architecture and lifestyle in Britain during the Roman period. The site is notable for its well-preserved remains and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3845, 0.2320
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Farningham
- Postcode
- DA4 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Farningham Road — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6928137159 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Franks Roman villa?
- Franks Roman villa is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0DZ), in the parish of Farningham.
- What is Franks Roman villa?
- Franks Roman villa — a roman villa in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Franks Roman villa?
- The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0DZ.
- Is Franks Roman villa a protected site?
- Yes — Franks Roman villa is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Franks Roman villa free to visit?
- Yes, Franks Roman villa is free to enter.
- How do I get to Franks Roman villa?
- The nearest railway station is Farningham Road, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 0DZ.