Archaeological sites · South East England
Roman ditch
In or near Monkton.
Roman ditch — 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
- Thanet Parkway · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman ditch 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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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
The Roman ditch is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It represents a significant remnant of Roman engineering and settlement in the region. The site provides insights into the landscape and defensive strategies of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3220, 1.3446
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Minster
- Postcode
- CT12 5DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Thanet Parkway — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www2.le.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7647706931 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman ditch?
- Roman ditch is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12 5DL), in the parish of Minster.
- What is Roman ditch?
- Roman ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT12 5DL.
- Is Roman ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Roman ditch is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roman ditch free to visit?
- Yes, Roman ditch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12 5DL.