Historic churches · South East England
Newington, Swale
Newington, Swale — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Newington, Swale is a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Newington is a church located in Swale, South-East England. It is known for its historical significance within the region, though specific architectural details and designations are not provided.
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Background
History
Newington acquired its name (Newetone) in Saxon times meaning 'New Town' built on an old one. The Roman Watling Street runs through the village. The ancient settlement was rediscovered in 2019 and is the site of late Iron Age remains dating from 30BC and a Roman town. An archaeological dig covering 18 acres and carried out by SWAT Archaeology has found, among others, iron furnaces and pottery kilns as part of a manufacturing site, a Roman temple (Watling Temple), a seven metre wide Roman road and thousands of pottery remains. The newly discovered road predates Watling Street and takes an alternative route. The wealth of objects uncovered means analysis is ongoing (June 2021). It was also…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3520, 0.6679
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Newington
- Postcode
- ME9 7JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- Official site
- www.newingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Newington, Swale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newington, Swale?
- Newington, Swale is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME9 7JR), in the parish of Newington.
- Is Newington, Swale free to visit?
- Yes, Newington, Swale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newington, Swale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ME9 7JR. It sits within the Sittingbourne and Sheppey parliamentary constituency.