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Crofton Roman Villa, London

The Crofton Roman Villa was inhabited from about 140 - 400 AD and was the centre of a large farming estate.

The Crofton Roman Villa was inhabited from about 140 - 400 AD and was the centre of a large farming estate. The only villa open to the public in Greater London, it has the remains of 10 rooms with tiled (tessellated) floors and under-floor heating system (hypocaust), protected inside a public viewing building.


Hours

Sun

11:00

16:00

Mon

Closed

Tue

Closed

Wed

11:00

16:00

Thu

11:00

16:00

Fri

11:00

16:00

Sat

11:00

16:00

About Crofton Roman Villa

 Crofton Roman Villa, Crofton Rd, Orpington

 +44 (0)20 8460

 [email protected]

 www.bromley.gov.uk

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