Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Three Tuns
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 5, 2024
1. The Three Tuns Marker
This inn lies on the site of Canterbury's Roman Theatre which was first built about AD80, about the same time as the Colosseum in Rome. It was rebuilt in about AD 210 as one of the largest theatres in Britain. The walls were mainly robbed out by the 11th and 12th Centuries but, much still survives below ground today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 80 CE.
Location. 51° 16.651′ N, 1° 4.706′ E. Marker is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. It is on Watling Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Watling Street, Canterbury, England CT1 2UD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Royal East Kent Yeomanry Memorial (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the old site of St Mary de Castro Church (about 210 meters away); Royal East Kent Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Memorial (about 240 meters away); The Riding Gate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Aphra Behn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canterbury War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); High Street Bridge
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Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 5, 2024
2. The Three Tuns Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 5, 2024
3. The Three Tuns
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
