Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 N Holmes Rd
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+44 1227768072
Interesting church to see, after visiting St Augustine's abbey and Canterbury cathedral. Unfortunately, it is currently closed (Oct 2020).
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The oldest church in the English speaking world, established by St. Augustines in around 597AD. It's a beautiful church and graveyard. It's close to the main road, so easy to find and access. The church is open for visits on specific days (see photo) and it has a Sunday service that people are welcome to attend.
One of three churches in Canterbury inscribed by UNESCO, this is also the oldest of the three. Founded in 496 AD, this church predated both Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine Abbey. It's both the oldest church in England and the oldest church in continuous use. The church is almost like a fine miniature example of Gothic Perpendicular style and much of the architectural features of the interior remain sympathetic to the original design. The stained glass windows pay testimony to Queen Bertha of Kent, who founded the church and who converted her pagan husband Æthelberht of Kent to christianity. Absolutely beautifully little church to visit. The church do not charge an entrance fee, so do donate for the upkeep of the church.
It was closed when I got there. But it was nice to visit an ancient Church.
Really lovely old church with some impressive history behind it. You can park fairly easily in the roads behind it. There are peaceful grounds to stroll round and easy access to neighbouring rose gardens, etc.
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