ST MARTINS CHURCH

The St. Martin’s Church is an ancient church situated in Canterbury. This stunning place of British history is a must visit if you are into history and architecture. Being used as a worship place since the 6th century, the St. Martin’s CHurch is the oldest parish church that is still being used by worshipers. 

St. Martin’s Church is the oldest parish church in history that is still in use. The church was set up by St. Augustine when he came to Kent in 597. Combined with Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey, the whole place, makes the World Canterbury Heritage Site. This place would be a treat for you if you are interested in historic artefacts as the places consist of various ones such as St. Martin’s Chrismatory, Sir John Finch’s Memorial, the oldest part of the church made with roman bricks, etc. This place is not very known to most of the tourists and hence you will always find relatively less crowd here making it easier for you to visit. While planning a visit to the church you must consider the fact that its visiting hours are limited.

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Highlights

• Be amazed with the astounding architecture of St. Martin’s Church that was built in the 6th Century.
• Visit the Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey near the church as they collectively make the Canterbury World Heritage Site.
• Have a look at the replica of St. Martin’s Chirsmatory that was found in 1849, placed at the north wall of the Church nave.
• Spend some time at Sir John Finch Memorial made in the memory of Sir John Finch who was the Speaker of House of Commons during the reign of Charles I.