Archaeological sites · South East England
Kit's Coty House
In or near Aylesford.
Kit's Coty House — archaeological in england london.
Simon Burchell — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford · 3.3 km
About
Kit's Coty House is a archaeological located in england london. 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: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kit's Coty House is an archaeological site located in London. It comprises a Neolithic chambered long barrow, notable for its historical significance in prehistoric burial practices. The site is part of a larger group of megalithic structures in the area, reflecting the early human settlement and ritualistic activities. Visitors can expect to see the remains of large stones arranged in a burial mound, offering insight into ancient funerary customs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3199, 0.5030
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Aylesford
- Postcode
- ME20 7EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: n255116831 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q4222497 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kit's Coty House?
- Kit's Coty House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME20 7EG), in the parish of Aylesford.
- What is Kit's Coty House?
- Kit's Coty House — archaeological in england london.
- How do I get to Kit's Coty House?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 3.3 km away. The nearest town is Aylesford. Drivers can use postcode ME20 7EG.
- Who owns Kit's Coty House?
- Kit's Coty House is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Kit's Coty House a protected site?
- Yes — Kit's Coty House is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kit's Coty House?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME20 7EG.