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. Marker 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.
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); Royal East Kent Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Memorial (about 240 meters away); Canterbury War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); High Street Bridge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); James Simmons (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Simmons Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dr. Frank Wagher Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Baedeker Raid (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.
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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 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
