Porticus of St Gregory, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury
Title
Porticus of St Gregory, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury
Subject
Archaeology
Description
The foundations of the Porticus of St Gregory, the chapel along the north wall of the church of SS Peter & Paul at St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury, and the place where the early archbishops of Canterbury were buried. Now several feet below ground level, this is the only part of the original early 7th century church now exposed to public view. The three white stones are the grave markers of Justus, Laurence, and Mellitus.
Creator
Jonathan Dore
Date
c.600
Date Created
2010-08-30
Files
Citation
Jonathan Dore, “Porticus of St Gregory, St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury,” Woruldhord, accessed April 26, 2024, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/390.