Historic BuildingsBirchington

Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery works in England. It was built as part of a chain of coastal fortresses at great speed between 1539 and 1540, by order of King Henry VIII, who feared an invasion by the Catholic powers of Europe. …
Distance: 11.5 miles away

The spirit of Napoleon's nemesis and the victor of Waterloo still lives on at this former coastal artillery fort. The 'Iron Duke' preferred unsophisticated furnishings and the campaign‐bed on which he slept with its original horsehair mattress and bedding remains on display as a testament…
Distance: 12.7 miles away

An imposing 12th‐century landmark, twin towers and the walls of a Roman fort. Reculver Roman Fort was the first of a series of forts built to protect the south east coast. Although half the fort has now been washed away by the sea the walls survive.…
Distance: 4.5 miles away

A Roman fort was built in the 3rd century AD at Richborough. Inside the fort is a large cross of masonry resting on a deep foundation which formerly supported a large monument faced with marble and adorned with bronze statues erected A.D. 80‐90, probably commemorating the conquest of…
Distance: 5.7 miles away

As part of our work of hospitality we welcome the public to view the ancient monastic buildings and beautiful gardens. In these guided tours visitors are given an explanation of the historic background to this ancient site.Those who come to the abbey for historic tours of the ancient…
Distance: 3 miles away

This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine. Originally created as a burial place for the Anglo‐Saxon kings of Kent, it is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the cathedral and St Martin's Church.…
Distance: 10.6 miles away