Horton Kirby is a village in the Sevenoaks District of

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, England. It is located 3.9 miles east of Swanley & 4.9 miles south of

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. Together with the nearby village of South Darenth, it forms the Horton Kirby and South Darenth

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Heritage

Horton Kirby Environmental Studies Centre provides nature and country life-related outdoor activities for schoolchildren from

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. Remains of a Roman villa were discovered in 1972 on the Westminster Field recreation ground, just across the Darent from the village. The discovery was made when new main sewage drains were being dug. The extra costs of diverting these to save the villa were met by public subscription, with fund-raising help from local schoolchildren. The remains include those of a Roman granary at least 100 ft in length and 60 ft wide. The site was back-filled after preservation work was completed.

Transport

Roads

The A225 road between Dartford and Sevenoaks passes to the west of Horton Kirby, on the opposite side of the River Darent. The M20 is also close by.

Rail and bus

The nearest

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station is Farningham Road, located 1 mile away.

Buses

Horton Kirby is served by the

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route 414, connecting it with Dartford. Operator's timetabl
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References

External links

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