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Landmarks in Canterbury (England)
Landmarks in Canterbury (England)
Canterbury Cathedral, 11 The Precincts, Tel: +44 (0) 1227 762862, . The burial place of King Henry IV and Edward the Black Prince, but most famous as the scene of the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. Canterbury Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Chief Primate of the Church of England.
St Martin's Church - World Heritage site (Roman Shrine). The oldest parish church in England still in constant use. If you look at the flint walls, you can still see the red brick that was used by the Romans. Worth seeing. Admission is free, but this place is not open every day.
St Augustine's Abbey - World Heritage remains preserved by English Heritage. Adult admission is £4.80
Canterbury Castle - The ruins of a Norman castle built in the 11th Century. Admission free to all.
All of the above feature in a good free website on Canterbury Buildings, with maps and photos. .
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