Archaeological sites · South East England
Little Farningham Roman iron production site
In or near Coursehorn.
Little Farningham Roman iron production site — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rolvenden · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Farningham Roman iron production site is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Little Farningham Roman iron production site is an archaeological site located in Kent, where excavations have revealed evidence of Roman iron working. Findings include a possible latrine building and stamped tiles, suggesting a military connection, along with pottery dating back to the late 1st and early 2nd century.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Farningham Roman iron production site is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance related to Roman-era iron production activities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0879, 0.5705
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Cranbrook & Sissinghurst
- Postcode
- TN17 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Rolvenden — 6.8 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6928608944 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Farningham Roman iron production site?
- Little Farningham Roman iron production site is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 4AJ), in the parish of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst.
- What is Little Farningham Roman iron production site?
- Little Farningham Roman iron production site — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Farningham Roman iron production site?
- The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 4AJ.
- Is Little Farningham Roman iron production site a protected site?
- Yes — Little Farningham Roman iron production site is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Little Farningham Roman iron production site free to visit?
- Yes, Little Farningham Roman iron production site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Farningham Roman iron production site?
- The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 4AJ.