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St Martins Church in Canterbury
St Martins Church in Canterbury
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St Martins Church in Canterbury

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United Kingdom
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1 N Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1QJ, United Kingdom

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St Martins Church in Canterbury
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About St Martins Church in Canterbury
St. Martin Church is an old church situated in Canterbury, England. It was established as a private chapel for Queen Bertha of Kent. It became a part of St Martin and St Paul Canterbury in 1668.it earned a designation of World heritage site in February 1952. It is located very close to St.Augustine Abbey. You can easily arrive at the place using a car driving to the UK Motorway network. If you prefer a train ride that you can take a train from London Victoria and London Charing Cross for Canterbury East and Canterbury West station whichever is suitable. It is situated at walking distance from both the stations. Local buses for Canterbury and its surrounding areas are also available which can be used by the visitors. The church opens from 11:00 to 15:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday while on religious days timing may vary. There is no admission fee to visit the church.

Some Lesser Known Facts About St Martins Church in Canterbury

  • The church is estimated as the first church in England which is proven from the fact when a stock of gold coins dated back from the late 6th century was discovered in the churchyard in 1844. It is estimated that the church existed at that time.
    The church is estimated as the first church in England which is proven from the fact when a stock of gold coins dated back from the late 6th century w
  • Many reused Roman bricks or spolia was used to complete the walls of the church. Also at the core of the church, the brick remains of a Roman tomb were used in the structure.
    Many reused Roman bricks or spolia was used to complete the walls of the church. Also at the core of the church, the brick remains of a Roman tomb wer
  • It has survived a long time as a parish church in the English-speaking world. It is also a resting place for several important people like Mary Tourtel, and Thomas Sidney Cooper,
    It has survived a long time as a parish church in the English-speaking world. It is also a resting place for several important people like Mary Tourte
  • its tower has three bells which are set for swing-chiming using levers. The music tradition is continued by the monks even today.

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