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Prehistoric Sites in Kent

Bigbury Camp    An Iron Age hill fort which was the scene of British resistance against Roman invaders in 54AD. The Romans subsequently used the hill fort as a military encampment site. Finds unearthed during excavations at Bigbury can be seen at both Canterbury and Maidstone museums. Bigbury Camp, Kent, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric OS TR116576 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Coldrum Longbarrow    An almost intact Neolithic long barrow in the Medway Valley of Kent. The barrow is probably the best preserved in Kent; it measures an impressive 30 metres long by 18 metres wide (about 95 feet by 55 feet), and is surrounded by 15 sarsen stones arranged in a circle. When the site was excavated in the early 20th century the bones of 22 people were found. These remains can now be seen at the Maidstone Museum. Trottiscliffe, Kent, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: Off a minor road north of the M20 about 7 miles west of Maidstone. Park at Trottiscliffe, where signposted footpaths lead to the barrow. Website: Coldrum Longbarrow National Trust OS TQ653606 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Kit's Coty House    The remains of a dolmen burial chamber, consisting of three upright stones and a capstone. The capstone is huge, about 4 metres by 2.7 metres in width. Nearby is Little Kit's Coty, also known as the Countless Stones. Aylesford, Kent, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: Off the A229 2 miles north of Maidstone. Open access. Website: Kit's Coty House OS TQ745608 Heritage Highlight: 3 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Little Kit's Coty    A prehistoric burial site, now little more than confused jumble of sarsen stones.Little Kit's Cotyy stands about 450 metres south of the Kit's Coty House dolmen. This site is also known as Countless Stones. Aylesford, Kent, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: Off the A229, 2 miles north of Maidstone Website: Little Kit's Coty English Heritage OS TQ744604 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts