Richborough, Kent
Richborough is a hamlet in Kent. Richborough was an important natural harbour and is believed to be the landing place of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43. The Romans founded the fort now known as Richborough Castle and the larger settlement of Rutupiae around it. The present-day hamlet comprises Richborough Farm, Richborough Castle Farm, King's Head Farm and several more recent properties. It is within the council area of Dover (Kent).
Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.29678,1.323163
Grid Reference: TR 3176 6054
Civil Parish: Ash CP
Council Area: Dover CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA
GBPN ID: 319171
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Richborough,_Kent_319171
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Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.29678,1.323163
Grid Reference: TR 3176 6054
Civil Parish: Ash CP
Council Area: Dover CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA
GBPN ID: 319171
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Richborough,_Kent_319171
Peruse Kent on Wikishire

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