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Fyndon Gate is the original gatehouse to St Augustine's Abbey. It was rebuilt from 1301-1309 by Abbot Fyndon. In 1660 Charles I and Henrietta Maria stayed in the State Chambers over the gatewaty arch on their wedding night, following their marriage in Canterbury Cathedral. Elizabeth I is also reputed to have been welcomed to the State Chambers.

The gate is flanked by very tall twin towers, fancifully decorated with statues and embellished with crenellations. In front of the gate is a long green space named Lady Wotton's Green. A garden area stands in the green, with statues of King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, who welcomed the mission of St Augustine to Kent in 597 AD.

After the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII the abbey buildings were converted to a number of other uses. The gatehouse served for some time as a brewery under the ownership of Messrs. Bennett and Beer, who produced St Augustine's beer (naturally!).

The gate was damaged by bombs in WWII, and had to be rebuilt, with the result that some of the stonework is obviously a slightly different colour than the remainder.
Lady Wootton's Green, Monastery Street, Canterbury, Kent, England

About Fyndon Gate
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Easily accessed on foot from the city centre; follow signs for St Augustine's Abbey
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Heritage Highlight: Charles I may have spent his wedding night in chambers over the gate
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

13 Green Court - 2.8 miles from Fyndon Gate Bridge, Kent Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £280

Heron Manor - 5.8 miles from Fyndon Gate Chilham, Kent Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £420

Mistletoe - 5.8 miles from Fyndon Gate Chilham, Kent Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £278

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Nearest Hotels

Chaucer Hotel - 0.1 miles from Fyndon Gate Canterbury, Kent Stay from: £59.00

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge - 0.1 miles from Fyndon Gate Canterbury, Kent Stay from: £55.00

Abode Canterbury - 0.3 miles from Fyndon Gate Canterbury, Kent Stay from: £89.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Coach House - 0.3 miles from Fyndon Gate Canterbury, Kent From: £42.50

Amanda House - 0.4 miles from Fyndon Gate Canterbury, Kent From: £35.00

Anns house - 0.7 miles from Fyndon Gate Canterbury, Kent From: £80.00

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Canterbury
Tourist Information Centre
12-13 Sun Street
The Buttermarket
Canterbury
Kent
England
CT1 2HX
Tel: 01227 378100
Fax: 01227 378101
Email: canterburyinformation@canterbury.gov.uk
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