Follies · South East England
Roman temple at Richborough fort
In or near Ware.
Roman temple at Richborough fort — a temple folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Roman temple at Richborough fort is a temple folly located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Richborough Roman Fort is a historical site where the Roman army first landed in Britain in AD 43. Visitors can explore the reconstructed timber gateway, a revamped museum with artifacts from excavations, and the remains of the fort and amphitheatre. The site offers audio tours and family trails to enhance the experience.
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 temple at Richborough Fort is a folly located in South-East England. This structure is notable for its historical significance as part of a larger Roman military fortification.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2933, 1.3324
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Ash
- Postcode
- CT13 9JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Established
- 275
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwich — 2.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q139593893 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman temple at Richborough fort?
- Roman temple at Richborough fort is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT13 9JW), in the parish of Ash.
- What is Roman temple at Richborough fort?
- Roman temple at Richborough fort — a temple folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman temple at Richborough fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT13 9JW.
- When was Roman temple at Richborough fort built?
- Built or established in 275.
- Is Roman temple at Richborough fort a protected site?
- Yes — Roman temple at Richborough fort is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roman temple at Richborough fort free to visit?
- Yes, Roman temple at Richborough fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman temple at Richborough fort?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwich, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT13 9JW.