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St. Augustine's Abbey Free Entry Day
Heritage Open Day: Situated just outside the city walls, St Augustine’s Abbey was created as a burial place for the Anglo-Saxon kings of Kent and is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site. Explore the tranquil ruins and discover the rebirth of Christianity in Kent. An outstanding landmark in England's history, St Augustine's Abbey was founded in AD 598 by St Augustine himself. It marked the start of the rebirth of Christianity in southern England and is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site along with Canterbury Cathedral and St Martin's Church. The site functioned as a monastery until it was suppressed in 1538, becoming a royal palace and then a Stuart garden. Today, the ruins are an atmospheric testament to the unique history of the Abbey, while the museum provides excellent examples of finds that were unearthed during archaeology and excavation works at this significant site.
Monday 9 Sep 24
St Augustine’s Abbey, Longport, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PF
Mon 9 Sep:10:00-17:00 last entry 16:30; Free Entry.
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