Museums · South East England
Rolvenden
In or near Newenden.
Rolvenden — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rolvenden · 2.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rolvenden is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The C.M. Booth Collection features a unique assortment of Morgan 3-wheel cars, with 11 on display, alongside other historical vehicles and memorabilia. Visitors can explore various automobiles, including vintage cars, motorcycles, and toy models.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rolvenden is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases local history and culture, offering insights into the area's heritage. The museum features a variety of exhibits that reflect the past of the surrounding community.
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Background
History
The village of Rolvenden dates from Anglo-Saxon times. The name 'Rolvenden' may originate from a chieftain Hroþwulf (Hrothwulf), and would refer to the "denn or pasture of Hroþwulf's people." Den is the jutish word for swine pastures coming to connote the same but with associated hamlets or isolated farmsteads as well as in many instances cultivated land. Rolvenden is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Rovindene". In the reign of Edward III this was changed to Riolvinden, and then changed again to Rounden in the late 17th century. Rolvenden village originally had its sole population centre as a short linear settlement, the Street, along part of what is now the A28 Ashford to Hastings…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0530, 0.6310
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Rolvenden
- Postcode
- TN17 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Phone
- 01580 241234
- Nearest railway station
- Rolvenden — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.morganmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rolvenden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rolvenden?
- Rolvenden is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 4LP), in the parish of Rolvenden.
- What is Rolvenden?
- Rolvenden — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rolvenden?
- The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 4LP.
- Is Rolvenden a protected site?
- Yes — Rolvenden is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rolvenden?
- The nearest railway station is Rolvenden, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 4LP.