St. Dunstan's, Canterbury, Medieval church building in Canterbury, England
The stone church stands at the junction of London Road and Whitstable Road, featuring six bells for change ringing in English style.
King Henry II started his penitential pilgrimage from this church to Canterbury Cathedral in 1174 after Thomas Becket's assassination.
The church holds the preserved head of Sir Thomas More in the Roper family vault, following his execution during King Henry VIII's reign.
The church maintains daily opening hours from 9 AM to 5 PM and offers level access throughout its main areas for all visitors.
The fifth bell in St. Dunstan's tower dates to 1325, making it one of the earliest known Christian church bells in existence.
Location: Canterbury
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 51.28324,1.07148
Latest update: June 4, 2025 19:28
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K6Telephone Kiosk Outside St Dunstan's Church
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The Vicarage
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