Archaeological sites · South East England
Roman Painted House
In or near Martin Mill.
Roman Painted House — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Baker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman Painted House 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
The Roman Painted House is an archaeological site in Dover that showcases the remains of a Roman house with stunning wall paintings. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and learn about Roman life in Britain.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman Painted House is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features well-preserved wall paintings from the Roman period, providing insight into domestic life during that era. The site is a significant example of Roman architecture and art in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1255, 1.3120
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT17 9AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- +44(0)1304 201066
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Open from Friday 3 April - Saturday 31 October; School holidays: Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm; Term-time: Saturday only 10am-4pm.
- Official site
- www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/55400303 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Painted House?
- Roman Painted House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT17 9AL), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Roman Painted House?
- Roman Painted House — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Painted House?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT17 9AL.
- Is Roman Painted House a protected site?
- Yes — Roman Painted House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roman Painted House free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Painted House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Painted House?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT17 9AL.