Canals · South East England
Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge
Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge — canal in Ruckinge, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Street · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Weald of Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ham Street, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area TN26.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Royal Military Canal, located in Kent from Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge, is a scheduled monument. This canal is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and reflects historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0625, 0.8846
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Ruckinge
- Postcode
- TN26 2PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Ham Street — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641098 (CC0)
- commons: The Royal Military Canal near Ruckinge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge?
- Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN26 2PL), in the parish of Ruckinge.
- Is Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge a listed building?
- Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Military Canal, Ham Street Bridge to Bilsington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ham Street, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN26 2PL.