Archaeological sites · London
Howbury moated site
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Howbury moated site — archaeological site in London Borough of Bexley, Greater London, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Slade Green · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Howbury moated site is a place of interest in London. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Bexleyheath and Crayford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Slade Green, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area DA8.
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Place summary
Howbury Moated Site is an archaeological site located in the London region, specifically within the unparished area of Bexley (postcode DA8). It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its significance in terms of heritage and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4684, 0.1983
- District
- Bexley
- Parish
- Bexley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DA8 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexleyheath and Crayford
- Nearest railway station
- Slade Green — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17644910 (CC0)
- commons: Howbury Moat in Slade Green.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howbury moated site?
- Howbury moated site is in London, United Kingdom (postcode DA8 2NF), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
- What is Howbury moated site?
- Howbury moated site — archaeological site in London Borough of Bexley, Greater London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Howbury moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Slade Green, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA8 2NF.
- Is Howbury moated site a listed building?
- Howbury moated site is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Howbury moated site free to visit?
- Yes, Howbury moated site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howbury moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Slade Green, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA8 2NF.