Castles · London
St Mary Cray Hockenden
In or near Crockenhill.
St Mary Cray Hockenden — a castle in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanley · 1.0 km
About
St Mary Cray Hockenden is a named castle in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
St Mary Cray Hockenden is a historic castle located in London. It is notable for its medieval architecture and strategic significance in the region. The site reflects the historical landscape of the area, showcasing elements common to castles of its period. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds, which provide insight into the castle's past and its role in local history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3995, 0.1572
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Swanley
- Postcode
- BR8 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Nearest railway station
- Swanley — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287679 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station
Forts · 0.8 km
St Mary's Churchyard
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Swanley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Colin Dibsdall
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Swanley
Historic churches · 1.3 km
The Naturist Foundation
Campsites · 1.3 km
Corona Cinema
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Swanley New Barn Railway
Heritage railways · 1.4 km
Memorial Corner
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Swanley New Barn Railway
Heritage railways · 1.5 km
Poetry Table
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Hextable Heritage Society
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Coal Taxpost (Obelisk) On North Side Of Railway 500 Yards West Of Swanley Station
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St Mary's Churchyard
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The Naturist Foundation
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Cray Hockenden?
- St Mary Cray Hockenden is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode BR8 7HU), in the parish of Swanley.
- What is St Mary Cray Hockenden?
- St Mary Cray Hockenden — a castle in england london.
- How do I get to St Mary Cray Hockenden?
- The nearest railway station is Swanley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR8 7HU.
- Is St Mary Cray Hockenden a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary Cray Hockenden is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does St Mary Cray Hockenden charge admission?
- St Mary Cray Hockenden typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Mary Cray Hockenden?
- The nearest railway station is Swanley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR8 7HU.