Forts · South East England
Richborough Fort
In or near Ware.
Richborough Fort — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Richborough Fort is a other 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
Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre is a historical site that marks the arrival of the Roman army in Britain in AD 43. Visitors can explore the reconstructed timber gateway, a revamped museum showcasing artifacts, and the remains of the fort and amphitheatre, which provide insight into Roman life and military history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Richborough Fort is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It was a significant Roman fortification, known for its strategic position near the Wantsum Channel. The site is a Scheduled Monument, reflecting its historical importance and remains a point of interest for those studying Roman Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2930, 1.3320
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Ash
- Postcode
- CT13 9JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/257156063 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richborough Fort?
- Richborough Fort is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT13 9JW), in the parish of Ash.
- What is Richborough Fort?
- Richborough Fort — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Richborough Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT13 9JW.
- Is Richborough Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Richborough Fort is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Richborough Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT13 9JW.