Canals · South East England
Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge
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Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge — canal in Hythe, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hythe · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hythe, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area CT21.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Royal Military Canal, located in Hythe, Kent, is a scheduled monument that runs from Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge. This canal is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0709, 1.0780
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Hythe
- Postcode
- CT21 6JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Hythe — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641015 (CC0)
- commons: Royal Military Canal in Hythe (01).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge?
- Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 6JB), in the parish of Hythe.
- What is Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge?
- Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge — canal in Hythe, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hythe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT21 6JB.
- Is Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge a listed building?
- Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hythe, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 6JB.