Old Palace, Canterbury
Old Palace, Canterbury, Grade I listed building in Canterbury, England
The Old Palace features a curved structure with multiple floors and incorporates remaining elements of the monastic refectory's west end undercroft.
The palace served as the Archbishop's residence from the 11th century until 1647, when Parliament seized control during the English Civil War.
The building stands within Canterbury Cathedral's precincts, forming part of the ecclesiastical complex that defines the religious heritage of Canterbury.
Following extensive refurbishment completed in 2006, the palace now houses both the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Dover.
The Great Hall, constructed between 1200 and 1220, ranked as Britain's second largest medieval hall after Westminster before its demolition in 1650.
Location: Canterbury
Part of: Christchurch Priory and Archbishop's Palace
GPS coordinates: 51.28005,1.08190
Latest update: May 15, 2025 00:18
Chair of St Augustine
89 m
The Corona, Canterbury Cathedral
88 m
Christ Church Cathedral Priory
88 m
Library of the Canterbury cathedral
70 m
1, The Cathedral Precincts
89 m
Cloister To Christchurch Cathedral
24 m
Chapter House To Christchurch Cathedral
70 m
47, Palace Street
86 m
52-54, Palace Street
69 m
22-24, Sun Street
78 m
20 And 21, Sun Street
85 m
4, The Cathedral Precincts
73 m
8, Palace Street
85 m
7, Palace Street
84 m
6 And 7, The Cathedral Precincts
59 m
6, Palace Street
86 m
Wall And Gate Piers Between Archbishop's Palace And Cathedral
16 m
11A And 11B, The Cathedral Precincts
85 m
4 And 5, Palace Street
86 m
9, The Cathedral Precincts
36 m
55 And 56, Palace Street
71 m
5, The Cathedral Precincts
67 m
3, The Cathedral Precincts
78 m
2, The Cathedral Precincts
84 m
The Archdeacon Of Canterbury's House
85 m
60 And 61, Palace Street
72 m
2, Palace Street
87 m
Dark Entry
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