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Lilium Gate, St. Marys Street, CANTERBURY, CT1 2QZ

Numbers 4 to 7 S Mary's Street were built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rendered brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1242175 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.

Numbers 1 to 3 St Mary's Street were built in the 18th century and refronted in the 19th century. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a tiled mansard roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1242305 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.

Numbers 12, 12A, 14 and 15 Dane John are a row of 4 mid 19th century houses. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate mansard roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1085046 Dane John Gardens have been owned by Canterbury Council since 1836 although the open space has been used by the local people for centuries. The gardens were restored in the period 1994 to 1999. The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, and there is much history and detail at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001360 The gardens are also a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003780 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.

Listed as Municipal Buildings, this mid 19th century property in Dane John gardens is now known as Chantry Hall and houses 18 apartments. Constructed of rendered brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240482 Dane John Gardens have been owned by Canterbury Council since 1836 although the open space has been used by the local people for centuries. The gardens were restored in the period 1994 to 1999. The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, and there is much history and detail at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1001360 The gardens are also a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003780 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.

The gardens with the frozen fountain can be seen and, to the right, the rooftops of the new Whitefriars shopping centre. On the skyline can be seen the towers of Canterbury Cathedral. Dane John mound is topped by the Simmons memorial. Alderman James Simmons was responsible for laying out the gardens in 1790. They have recently been restored by the City Council. The mound is the site of a Norman motte and bailey castle and, prior to that, a Roman burial site.

Planning permission has been granted by Canterbury City Council under application number CA//15/02264 for “alterations to previously-approved proposals CA/15/00244/LB for minor internal alterations, repairs & replacement to existing windows and facade painting”. Number 3's frontage is covered in scaffolding.

Seen from Rose Lane looking SW. This is a recently built church and forms part of the Whitefriars redevelopment. It stands at the junction of Rose Lane and Marlowe Avenue with Watling Street.

Grade II listed. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-170585-municipal-buildings-canterbury