St Augustine's Abbey
monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine abbey in Canterbury, Kent, England.[2] It is named after Saint Augustine of Canterbury. It was founded during the early introduction of Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons.[3]
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom |
Part of | Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church |
Reference | 496-002 |
Inscription | 1988 (12th Session) |
Area | 8.42 ha (20.8 acres) |
Website | www |
Coordinates | 51°16′44.0″N 1°5′13.5″E |
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The original church was built at the end of the 6th century. It was ordered by King Æthelberht of Kent. Building started in 598.[4]
The ruins of St Augustine's Abbey, together with Canterbury Cathedral and St Martin's Church, were named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. As a group, they are buildings which show the development of Christianity in Britain.[3]