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St Augustine's Cross

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A Victorian cross in Celtic style marks the traditional site of St Augustine's landing in 597 AD. Augustine and his supporters supposedly paused here to say mass before travelling on to Canterbury.

St Augustine came to Kent with the mission of spreading Christianity to the inhabitants. They were not coming to a completely pagan outpost, as the queen of Kent was already Christian, and this helped pave the way for Augustine's success.
Cliffs End, Kent, England

About St Augustine's Cross
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Off the B29048 2 miles east of Ramsgate, and immediately west of Cliffs End. A very short walk uphill from the Thanet Coastal Path.

Website: St Augustine's Cross
English Heritage
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OS TR340641

Heritage Highlight: The cross marks a significant point in the history of Britain.
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Nearest Attractions Richborough Roman Fort - 2.6 miles (Roman) Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens - 3.2 miles (Museum) Reculver Towers and Roman Fort - 7.7 miles (Historic Property) Deal Castle - 7.7 miles (Castle) Goodnestone Park Gardens - 8 miles (Garden) Walmer Castle and Gardens - 9 miles (Castle) Barfreston, St Nicholas Church - 9.9 miles (Church) Fordwich, St Mary - 10.2 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Broadstairs - 4 miles away Sandwich - 4.2 miles away Deal - 7.9 miles away Fordwich - 10.2 miles away Barfreston - 10.7 miles away Canterbury - 12.6 miles away Dover - 13.7 miles away Whitstable - 14.5 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to St Augustine's Cross

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Coastguards Cottage - 3.2 miles from St Augustine's Cross Ramsgate, Kent Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £250

Flintback Cottage - 4.3 miles from St Augustine's Cross Broadstairs, Kent Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £380

Shrimp Cottage - 7.1 miles from St Augustine's Cross Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

Express by Holiday Inn Kent International Airport - Minster - 0.6 miles from St Augustine's Cross Minster, Kent Stay from: £39.00

The Pegwell Bay Hotel - 1.5 miles from St Augustine's Cross Ramsgate, Kent Stay from: £39.00

Express By Holiday Inn K.I.A. Minster - Ramsgate - 1.8 miles from St Augustine's Cross Monkton, Kent Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Durlock Lodge - 1.6 miles from St Augustine's Cross Ramsgate, Kent From: £62.00

South Lodge - 4 miles from St Augustine's Cross Broadstairs, Kent From: £50.00

Copperfields Vegetarian Guest House - 4.1 miles from St Augustine's Cross Broadstairs, Kent From: £40.00

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Ramsgate
Visitor Information Centre
17 Albert Court
York Street
Ramsgate
Kent
England
CT11 9DN
Tel: 08702 646 111
Fax: 01843 585 353
Email: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk
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