Heritage sites in Canterbury

Canterbury Heritage Trail

This heritage trail highlights Canterbury's UNESCO-recognized landmarks and medieval architecture. It features the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, and St Martin’s Church, the oldest parish church in the English-speaking world. The route includes the Norman Canterbury Castle, the 13th-century Dominican Priory, and the remains of the monastic water system at the Conduit House, offering a comprehensive look at the city’s ecclesiastical and defensive history.

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Saint Augustine's Abbey

St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England.

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Saint Martin's Church

The Church of St Martin is an ancient Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England, situated slightly beyond the city centre.

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Canterbury Castle

Canterbury Castle is a Norman Castle in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is a five-minute walk from Canterbury East Station and the main bus…

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The Canterbury War Memorial

A stone cross memorial in the Buttermarket designed by Beresford Pite. It was unveiled in 1921 to honor citizens who died during the First World War.

Dominican Priory 1315

The remains of a 13th-century Dominican friary, featuring the original refectory building situated along the River Stour.