Sandwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Historic Sandwich
Strand Street
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
1. Historic Sandwich Marker
From AD 979 until 1290, the port of Sandwich was owned by the monks of Christchurch, Canterbury. Even after the monks returned the port to the King, they continued to enjoy many privileges, including ferry rights and haven dues, ownership of quays and of various properties. This area housed the administrative offices of the monks and is the site of 'Monkenquay' where they landed supplies for their monastery in Canterbury and collected dues from the thriving market town.
Strand Street itself has probably more old timbered houses than any other street in England. The name 'Strand' means a riverside shore or street. Remnants of the old Town Walls can still be traced through several gardens in this area.
Nearby is the 'Long House', known for centuries as 'The Herring House', as this was where the town collected together its annual tribute of 40,000 herrings to the Archbishop's Priory and local manors. The house was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest continually inhabited houses in the town.
Erected 2007 by Sandwich Town Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 979 CE.
Location.
this page online
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: St Mary's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St Peters Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St Peter's Church and the Mayflower Pilgrims from Sandwich (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Medieval Corn Market and the Guildhall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sandwich War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sandwich Toll Bridge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Richborough Transit Camp (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Richborough Port (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandwich.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
2. Historic Sandwich Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
3. Strand Street Looking South
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
4. Strand Street Looking North
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
