Lullingstone Roman Villa, Eynsford, Kent

Photograph taken March 1991 © Copyright Historic England Archive Photo Library ref: j910064

Lullingstone Roman Villa in Kent was built in circa 100 AD and discovered in 1939. This is a detail of the mosaic floor in the audience chamber, depicting Bellerophon riding Pegasus and spearing Chimaera. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

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Kent Eynsford

Period

Roman (43 - 409)

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An aerial view of Housesteads Fort. Its Roman name 'Vercovicium' means 'The Place of Fighters'. It was one of a chain of forts built along Hadrian's Wall. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.

Lullingstone Roman Villa, Eynsford, Kent

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