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Explore Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Heritage Open Day: Explore the dramatic coastal ruins of Reculver, with special access to the North Tower during Heritage Open Days. Discover layers of Roman, Saxon, and medieval history at this iconic Kent landmark. The imposing twin towers of the medieval church at Reculver dominate the skyline of Herne Bay, still serving as a navigation marker for ships at sea. This dramatic coastal site was once home to one of the earliest Roman forts built to defend the 'Saxon Shore'. It later became an Anglo-Saxon monastery and eventually the parish church for Reculver. The towers, added during a 12th-century remodelling, now stand amid the ruins of the Roman fort—much of which has been lost to coastal erosion.
Mon 15 Sep, Tue 16 Sep, Fri 19 Sep to Sun 21 Sep
Reculver Towers, Reculver Lane, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6SS
Mon 15 Sep:1100-1500; Tues 16 Sep:1100-1500; Fri 19 Sep:1100-1500; Sat 20 Sep:1100-1500 Special activities: Medieval Moneying; Sun 21 Sep:1100-1500; Free Entry.
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