Literary houses · South East England
Dane John Mound
In or near Canterbury.
Dane John Mound — a literary house museum in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dane John Mound is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. Roman cemetery in Canterbury, England
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dane John Mound is a historic earthwork located in Canterbury, South-East England. It is a prominent example of a Norman motte, originally serving as a defensive structure. The site offers views of the surrounding area and is a notable landmark within the city's landscape. Visitors can explore the mound and its historical significance in the context of Canterbury's development.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2749, 1.0778
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16988443 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dane John Mound?
- Dane John Mound is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2RS), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Dane John Mound?
- Dane John Mound — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Dane John Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2RS.
- Is Dane John Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Dane John Mound is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dane John Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2RS.