Archaeological sites · South East England
ightham Mote
In or near Sevenoaks Weald.
ightham Mote — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemsing · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
ightham Mote is a archaeological 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ightham Mote is an archaeological site located in London. It is notable for its medieval manor house, which is surrounded by a moat and dates back to the 14th century. The site provides insights into the architectural and social history of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2585, 0.2696
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Ightham
- Postcode
- TN15 0NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Kemsing — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13761368102 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is ightham Mote?
- ightham Mote is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN15 0NT), in the parish of Ightham.
- What is ightham Mote?
- ightham Mote — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to ightham Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Kemsing, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN15 0NT.
- Is ightham Mote a protected site?
- Yes — ightham Mote is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is ightham Mote free to visit?
- Yes, ightham Mote is free to enter.
- How do I get to ightham Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Kemsing, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN15 0NT.