Archaeological sites · South East England
Portus Lemanis
In or near Aldington.
Portus Lemanis — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nick Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westenhanger · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Portus Lemanis 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
Portus Lemanis is an archaeological site that was once a significant Roman port in Britain. Visitors can explore the remains of the port and learn about its historical importance in trade and military logistics during the Roman era.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lympne Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Portus Lemanis is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is identified as a former Roman port, providing insights into maritime trade during the Roman period. The site is significant for its well-preserved structures and artefacts, reflecting the area's historical importance in ancient Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0684, 1.0211
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lympne
- Postcode
- CT21 4LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Westenhanger — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.roman-britain.org
Sources
- osm: way/1066137240 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portus Lemanis?
- Portus Lemanis is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 4LQ), in the parish of Lympne.
- What is Portus Lemanis?
- Portus Lemanis — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portus Lemanis?
- The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 4LQ.
- Is Portus Lemanis a protected site?
- Yes — Portus Lemanis is part of the Lympne Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Portus Lemanis free to visit?
- Yes, Portus Lemanis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portus Lemanis?
- The nearest railway station is Westenhanger, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 4LQ.