Horton Kirby facts for kids
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DARTFORD |
| Postcode district | DA4 |
| Dialling code | 01322 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Horton Kirby is a charming village in Kent, England. It's located in the Sevenoaks District. You can find it about 3.9 miles east of Swanley and 4.9 miles south of Dartford.
Horton Kirby teams up with the nearby village of South Darenth. Together, they form a 'civil parish' called Horton Kirby and South Darenth. A civil parish is like a small local area with its own council.
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Exploring Horton Kirby's History
Horton Kirby has some interesting history to discover!
Nature and Learning
The Horton Kirby Environmental Studies Centre is a special place in the village. It offers fun outdoor activities for schoolchildren. These activities teach kids about nature and country life. Many students from South London come here to learn and explore.
Roman Secrets Unearthed
Imagine finding ancient history right under your feet! In 1972, workers were digging new sewage drains on Westminster Field. This is a recreation ground just across the River Darent from the village. They accidentally found the remains of a Roman villa!
A Roman villa was like a large country house or farm from the time of the Roman Empire. The discovery included parts of a Roman granary. A granary was a building used to store grain. This one was huge, at least 100 feet long and 60 feet wide!
Saving these ancient remains cost extra money. But the local community helped raise funds, even with help from schoolchildren! After careful work to protect the site, the remains were covered back up. This helps keep them safe for the future.
Getting Around Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is well-connected, making it easy to travel to and from the village.
Roads and Motorways
The A225 road runs near Horton Kirby. This road connects Dartford and Sevenoaks. It passes on the other side of the River Darent.
For longer journeys, major motorways are close by. The M20 and M25 motorways are both easy to reach. You can get to them from the Swanley Interchange, which is about 3.5 miles from Horton Kirby.
Train Travel
The closest train station to Horton Kirby is Farningham Road. It's about 1 mile away. This station is on the Chatham Main Line.
Trains run hourly from this station. They are operated by Southeastern. You can catch a train to London Victoria or Gillingham (in Kent). These trains usually pass through Bromley South.
Bus Services
The village also has a local bus service. The Arriva Kent Thameside route 414 bus connects Horton Kirby to several nearby places. It runs hourly, linking the village with South Darenth, Sutton-at-Hone, Hawley, and Dartford.
