Canterbury churches [14]
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Canterbury churches [14]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 11 Sep 2021
The former parish church of St Margaret has been converted into a tacky visitor attraction. The church was originally built in the 12th century, rebuilt in the 15th century and heavily restored and reduced in size circa 1850. Built of knapped flint with freestone dressings under a tile roof. The church is built on the remains of the Roman public baths. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1241922 Canterbury is a small historic city on the River Stour in Kent, some 54 miles southeast of London. Occupied since prehistoric times, it became an important Roman city. In 672, the see of Canterbury gained authority over the entire English Church. After the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket at the cathedral in 1170, pilgrims from all parts of Christendom came to visit his shrine until the Dissolution. Today, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination and one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. The city has a substantial student population, with four university campuses.
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