Chapels · South East England
Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey
In or near Canterbury.
Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey — Grade I listed chapel in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey is a chapel in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Canterbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Official information
St Augustine's Abbey, founded in AD 598, marks the beginning of Christianity in southern England. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins and a museum that details the site's history from its Saxon origins to its transformation into a Tudor royal palace.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Chapel of St Pancras is a Grade I listed ruin located in Canterbury, Kent, within the South-East England region. It forms part of the remains of St Augustine's Abbey, which holds historical significance in the area. The site is also designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2782, 1.0884
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 1PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529555 (CC0)
- commons: St Augustine Canterbury St Pancras church2.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey?
- Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 1PF), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey?
- Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey — Grade I listed chapel in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 1PF.
- Is Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey a listed building?
- Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel Of St Pancras Ruins Remains Of St Augustine's Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 1PF.