Historic churches · South East England
St. Dunstan's, Canterbury
In or near Canterbury.
St. Dunstan's, Canterbury — Grade I church in Canterbury, England, linked to the deaths of Thomas Becket & Thomas More.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. Dunstan's in Canterbury, you can reach it via Canterbury West railway station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CT2 8DH, and entry to the church is free.
About
St. Dunstan's, Canterbury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I church in Canterbury, England, linked to the deaths of Thomas Becket & Thomas More". Coordinates: 51.2837°, 1.0708°.
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Heritage listing
St. Dunstan's is an Anglican church in Canterbury, Kent, at the junction of London Road and Whitstable Road. It is dedicated to St. Dunstan (909-988) and gives its name to the part of the city on the left bank of the River Stour. The parish has been held in plurality with others nearby at different times, in a way that has been difficult to document. In 2010 the parish was joined with the parishes of the City Centre Parish in a new pastoral grouping, City Centre with St. Dunstan. The church dates from the 11th century and is a grade I listed building. It was restored in 1878-80 by church architect Ewan Christian.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Goods Shed is a vibrant farmers market and food hall in Canterbury, showcasing local produce and fine foods from independent suppliers. Visitors can explore a variety of stalls offering fresh vegetables, meats, fish, and artisanal products, as well as enjoy casual dining options in a relaxed atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Dunstan's is an Anglican church in Canterbury, Kent, at the junction of London Road and Whitstable Road. It is dedicated to St. Dunstan (909-988) and gives its name to the part of the city on the left bank of the River Stour. The parish has been held in plurality with others nearby at different times, in a way that has been difficult to document. In 2010 the parish was joined with the parishes of the City Centre Parish in a new pastoral grouping, City Centre with St. Dunstan. The church dates from the 11th century and is a grade I listed building. It was restored in 1878-80 by church architect Ewan Christian. Its association with the deaths of Thomas Becket and Thomas More make it a place of pilgrimage.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2837, 1.0708
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT2 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- 01227 462 688
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Market Tuesday to Saturday 9am–6pm; Sunday 10am–4pm; closed Mondays
- Official site
- thegoodsshed.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7587772 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St. Dunstan's, Canterbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Dunstans Church,Canterbury - geograph.org.uk - 1118005.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Dunstan's, Canterbury?
- St. Dunstan's, Canterbury is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 8DH), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is St. Dunstan's, Canterbury?
- St. Dunstan's, Canterbury — Grade I church in Canterbury, England, linked to the deaths of Thomas Becket & Thomas More.
- How do I get to St. Dunstan's, Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 8DH.
- When was St. Dunstan's, Canterbury built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is St. Dunstan's, Canterbury a listed building?
- St. Dunstan's, Canterbury is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St. Dunstan's, Canterbury a protected site?
- Yes — St. Dunstan's, Canterbury is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St. Dunstan's, Canterbury free to visit?
- Yes, St. Dunstan's, Canterbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Dunstan's, Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 8DH.