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Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington
Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton Road
Orpington
BR6 8AF
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
020 8460 1442
E-mail
:
croftonvilla@aol.com
Website
:
www.bromley.gov.uk/leisure/museums/crofton_roman_villa.htm
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
Admission charges
Adults 80p, Children 50p
Special Activity Workshops for schools: £2.00 per child
There are extra charges for some special events.
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
Articles
Trowels At The Ready For National Archaeology Week 2007
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