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13th century Chanter's Chapel ruins, Three Kings Yard.

The Chanters House, 11 Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DX

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The ruins of a small medieval building situated behind 'Chanters House', probably built as a Merchant's house around 1280, with existing features including doorways, windows, fireplaces and wall niches. Walls include Kent flintwork & Caen limestone.

From Three Kings Yard the 13th century ruin can be seen characterised by its lancet windows surviving in the east wall. The ground floor would have been lower than the current paving. Both storeys show where the original doorways were located. Small brick arched windows have been blocked up forming wall niches at various levels. Another door can be seen to the upper floor of the north wall from Strand Street. Building materials used include Caen limestone from Normandy, bricks from the Netherlands and from nearby Richborough Roman Fort. During the 17th century it may have been home to Huguenot refugees from the Low Countries fleeing persecution. By the late 18th century, the building had become a ruin.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1200-1500
Sunday 14 September:
1200-1500

Location & directions

The Chanters House, 11 Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DX

Directions:
The entrance to the Chantry is in Three Kings Yard, just off Strand Street.
Contact on day:
Lynne Ripley
Telephone number:
+447738625300

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Unsuitable for disabled, children & pets.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)

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