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Richborough Roman Fort, Kent, England

Richborough Roman Fort

Kent, England

A Roman fortification, not a medieval castle: the Claudian invasion bridgehead of AD 43, later walled as the Saxon Shore fort of Rutupiae, whose massive flint-and-tile walls and triple ditches still stand.

Current condition
Substantial remains
Coordinates
51.2939, 1.3312
Record
richborough-roman-fort

Visiting

Seasonal / limited opening · Admission: Paid

Official website

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