Archaeological sites · South East England
Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains
Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains — archaeological site in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Herne Bay and Sandwich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 5.9 km away. Postcode area CT6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains is an archaeological site located in South-East England, Kent. This scheduled monument is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI and lies within the Kent Downs AONB, as well as the RAMSAR-designated Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3789, 1.2000
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT6 6SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663107 (CC0)
- commons: Reculver Towers - Front view.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains?
- Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT6 6SU), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- Is Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains a listed building?
- Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains a protected site?
- Yes — Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT6 6SU.