Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Thomas Fyndon

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2026

1. Thomas Fyndon Marker

Inscription. During his time as Abbot, 1283 to 1310, great works were undertaken at the Abbey, including the gate which bears his name.

Erected 2025 by Canterbury Commemoration Society, Canterbury Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1283.

Location. 51° 16.655′ N, 1° 5.261′ E. Marker is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. It is on Longport, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Longport, Canterbury, England CT1, 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: St Augustine of Canterbury (here, next to this marker); Welcome to St Augustine's Abbey (a few steps from this marker); St Augustine and his mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Reuse and Rediscovery (within shouting distance of this marker); Abandonment and Ruin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Crypt (within shouting distance of this marker); The End of the Abbey (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Norman Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to

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the exterior of the brick wall running along the southern side of the Abbey grounds.

Also see . . . Blue Plaques Unveiled at St Augustine’s Abbey (Canterbury Society, Sep. 8, 2025). (Submitted on June 5, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

St Augustine's Abbey Ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 29, 2025

2. St Augustine's Abbey Ruins

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.