Blackfriars, Dominican friary ruins in Canterbury, England
The remaining structures of Blackfriars include a refectory on the east bank and a guest house on the west bank of River Stour.
Henry III provided land, funds, and timber in 1237 for the Dominican Order to construct their church and priory within Canterbury's city walls.
The refectory building transformed from a religious space to an Anabaptist meeting house, then a Unitarian gathering place between 1640 and 1912.
Modern visitors can observe the external features of both buildings from public areas, while the interiors remain inaccessible due to private ownership.
The guest house section stands on what was formerly an island, where a small branch of the River Stour has been filled over time.
Location: Canterbury
GPS coordinates: 51.28130,1.07897
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:35
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