Historic churches · South East England
St Martin's Church, Canterbury
The Church of St Martin is a Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England. It is known for being the oldest existing church in the English-speaking world and the oldest English church buildi
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The Church of St Martin is a Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England. It is known for being the oldest existing church in the English-speaking world and the oldest English church building still in ecclesiastical use. The church is, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, part of a World Heritage Site. Since 1668, the church has been part of the benefice of St Martin and St Paul Canterbury.
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The Church of St Martin is a Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England. It is known for being the oldest existing church in the English-speaking world and the oldest English church building still in ecclesiastical use. The church is, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, part of a World Heritage Site. Since 1668, the church has been part of the benefice of St Martin and St Paul Canterbury.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2780, 1.0938
- Address
- Canterbury, Kent, England
- Established
- 597
Sources
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, Canterbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, Canterbury?
- St Martin's Church, Canterbury is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- When was St Martin's Church, Canterbury built?
- Built or established in 597.
- Who owns St Martin's Church, Canterbury?
- St Martin's Church, Canterbury is owned by PCC St Martin & St Paul, Canterbury.