Archaeological sites · London
Lullingstone Villa Shrine
In or near Crockenhill.
Lullingstone Villa Shrine — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lullingstone Villa Shrine 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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Official information
Lullingstone Roman Villa is a significant archaeological site that showcases Roman domestic life over three centuries. Visitors can explore the remains of the villa, including a heated bath suite and a cult room with ancient wall paintings, while expert volunteers provide insights into its history. Although some areas are currently inaccessible due to conservation efforts, the site offers a unique glimpse into the past.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lullingstone Villa Shrine is an archaeological site located in London. It features a Roman villa that dates back to the 2nd century AD, notable for its well-preserved shrine dedicated to the Roman god Mithras. The site provides insights into Roman domestic life and religious practices in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3644, 0.1963
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Eynsford
- Postcode
- DA4 0JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Eynsford — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Wed - Sun 10am–5pm; partially closed for conservation work
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/295701157 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lullingstone Villa Shrine?
- Lullingstone Villa Shrine is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode DA4 0JA), in the parish of Eynsford.
- What is Lullingstone Villa Shrine?
- Lullingstone Villa Shrine — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lullingstone Villa Shrine?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DA4 0JA.
- Is Lullingstone Villa Shrine a protected site?
- Yes — Lullingstone Villa Shrine is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lullingstone Villa Shrine free to visit?
- Yes, Lullingstone Villa Shrine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lullingstone Villa Shrine?
- The nearest railway station is Eynsford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DA4 0JA.