Museums · East of England
Kelvedon
In or near Little Braxted.
Kelvedon — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvedon · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kelvedon is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Kelvedon is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insight into the area's past. The museum is known for its collection of artefacts and exhibits that highlight the cultural significance of Kelvedon.
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Background
History
There is evidence of human habitation in the Kelvedon area stretching back to the Mesolithic era. By the late Iron Age, there was an extensive settlement in the area. A warrior burial dated to 75–72 BC has been excavated in the area, and described as a "nationally important" find. During the Roman period, the settlement developed into a small Roman town, located on the main road from Londinium to Camulodunum, called Canonium. Excavations on the site have discovered Roman round houses and coins. During the Flavian period Canonium was home to a significant metalworking industry, while in the 3rd and 4th centuries the site was primarily given over to an inhumation cemetery. By the time of the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8330, 0.6990
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Kelvedon
- Postcode
- CO5 9BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvedon — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kelvedon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Mary's House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelvedon?
- Kelvedon is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 9BB), in the parish of Kelvedon.
- What is Kelvedon?
- Kelvedon — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kelvedon?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 9BB.
- How do I get to Kelvedon?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 9BB.