St Augustine's Cross, Cliffsend, Canterbury, Kent
Details
Accessibility
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-cross/
2026:
"Access to the cross is level, but across grass.
Parking: Park in the layby adjacent to the cross.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome."
Brief description
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-cross/
2026:
"This 19th century cross of Saxon design marks what is traditionally thought to have been the site of St Augustine's landing on the shores of England in AD 597. Accompanied by 30 followers, Augustine is said to have held a mass here before moving on."
Address
Cottington Road , Cliffs End, Thanet, Kent, CT12 5JB
Phone
Website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-cross/
Directions
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-cross/
2026:
"ROAD ACCESS
2 miles east of Minster off B29048
SAT NAV
Postcode : CT12 5JB
Latitude : 51.328341
Longtitude : 1.358"
Opening Times
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-cross/
2026:
"Open any reasonable time during daylight hours"
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-cross/
2026:
"BUS ACCESS
Stagecoach 42 from Ramsgate
TRAIN ACCESS
Minster 2 miles
BICYCLE ACCESS
Find this site on The National Cycle Network"
Amenities
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Location
Nearest Venues
583 metres*
RAF Manston History Museum, Ramsgate, Kent
1.50 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.