Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Roper Gate
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 29, 2025
1. The Roper Gate Marker
(Mid 16th Century)
Gateway to the former Place House, home of William Roper and his wife Margaret, daughter of Sir Thomas More.
Erected 1989 by Canterbury City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 51° 17′ N, 1° 4.334′ E. Marker is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. It is on Saint Dunstans Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, England CT2 8BZ, 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: Old Canterbury Jewish Cemetery (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canterbury West Station (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Westgate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ian Dury (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Mary Tourtel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Christopher Marlowe (approx. half a kilometer away); James Simmons (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); High Street Bridge (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 29, 2025
2. The Roper Gate Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
