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Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington
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Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton Road
Orpington
BR6 8AF
England
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Collection details
Archaeology
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 8460 1442
E-mail
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croftonvilla@aol.com
Website
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www.bromley.gov.uk/leisure/museums/crofton_roman_villa.htm
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Open
The villa is open April to October every year.
Wednesdays and Fridays: 10.00amto 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm*
Sundays: 2.00pm to 5.00pm*
Bank Holiday Mondays: 10.00am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 5.00pm*
*last entry 4.30pm
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Admission charges
Adults 80p, Children 50p
Special Activity Workshops for schools: £2.00 per child
There are extra charges for some special events.
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Description
Crofton Roman Villa is the only villa open to the public in Greater London. It was inhabited from about AD 140 to 400 and was the centre of a large farming estate. Today you can see the remains of 10 rooms protected inside a public viewing building. Remains include tiled (tessellated) floors and the under-floor heating system (hypocaust).
The Villa is managed on behalf of the London Borough of Bromley by Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit.
What's provided at the Villa:
* Short talk by an archaeologist.
* Graphic displays of the excavations and villa.
* A touch table with a selection of Roman finds from the excavation for handling.
* Replica Roman everyday objects including pots, jewellery, lamps and writing tablet.
* Activities for children: Roman games to play, mosaic making and dressing up as a Roman.
* Sales desk including guide book, postcards, souvenirs and books on local archaeology.
* Special activity workshops for schools, two hour sessions (Weds, Thurs, Fri). £2.00 per child. Please contact us to arrange a session.
* Special events for children over the Easter and summer holidays.
* Special guided tours for groups and societies, please book in advance
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Articles
Trowels At The Ready For National Archaeology Week 2007
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