Archaeological sites · South East England
Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro
In or near Canterbury.
Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro — archaeological site in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. 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 0.2 km away. Postcode area CT1.
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Official information
The Eastbridge Hospital is a historic site in Canterbury that has been welcoming pilgrims for over 800 years. Visitors can explore its ancient buildings and learn about its significant role in the community and history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Site of the church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is an archaeological site located in Canterbury, Kent, in South-East England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2763, 1.0767
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury East — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-15:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650120 (CC0)
- commons: Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?
- Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2QP), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?
- Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro — archaeological site in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2QP.
- Is Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro a listed building?
- Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro a protected site?
- Yes — Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro free to visit?
- Yes, Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of church and graveyard of St Mary de Castro?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury East, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2QP.