Canterbury Castle, Norman castle in Canterbury, England
Canterbury Castle is a Norman stronghold in Canterbury featuring a stone keep that rises prominently from an earthen mound. The fortification displays robust defensive construction characteristic of early medieval English castles.
The castle was founded following England's conquest to control an important trade route and secure the region. It marks a turning point in English military architecture after a major invasion.
The castle reflects medieval engineering with its defensive architecture, representing the Norman influence on English fortification design during the Middle Ages.
The keep is partly accessible to visitors at no cost, and the surrounding gardens offer pleasant walking space. The site sits centrally and is easily reached on foot, making it simple to combine with other local sights.
The castle mound may rest upon an ancient burial site, suggesting continuous use of the location across many centuries. This layered history makes the spot a place where different eras overlap.
Location: Canterbury
Inception: 1135
GPS coordinates: 51.27570,1.07462
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21
Canterbury city walls
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Church of St Mildred
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11, Wincheap
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25, Castle Street
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40 And 41, Castle Street
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Don Jon House
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K6 Telephone Kiosk, Wincheap
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Worthgate House
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26, Castle Street
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Sylvan House
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22 And 24, Wincheap
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43, Castle Street
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51 And 52, Castle Street
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9 And 10, Worthgate Place
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Bollards On A Raised Bank In Front Of Nos 11 To 17 (Odd)
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53-55, Castle Street
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Worthgate Place
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14 And 16, Wincheap
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26, Wincheap
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10 and 12, Wincheap
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49 And 50, Castle Street
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48, Castle Street
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4 Bollards Situated At Edge Of Churchyard
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44 And 45, Castle Street
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28, Castle Street
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46 And 47, Castle Street
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37-41, Castle Row
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