Heritages
Today, Kent is dotted with Roman ruins that reveal fascinating historical details. It's a terrific idea to go see them on a day trip around here. Lullingstone Roman Villa can be one of the destinations for your family to explore. The ruins of a huge Roman villa can be found at Lullingstone. It was initially constructed in the first century AD, and it thrived until it was destroyed by fire in the fourth or fifth century AD. The dining room of the villa still features a lovely floor mosaic. The entire site has been painstakingly kept and is a joy to explore. The medieval village of Eynsford in Kent is just next door to the villa. In addition, you can explore the incredibly attractive high street, view one of England's most complete Norman castles, cross a sweet tiny stone bridge over a river ford, and go for walks in the nearby countryside.
Even if you are not religious, learning about Kent's complex religious history is fascinating. England's spiritual center is Canterbury, a cathedral city in Kent, which is home to numerous Christian monuments that trace the history of Christianity in the nation. Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found in Canterbury today, all of which have a long Christian history. Visits to all three make for an extremely engaging day trip in Kent and are must-see locations in England. The mother church of the Anglican Communion worldwide and residence of the Canterbury Archbishop is Canterbury Cathedral. Due to its millennia-old history and a unique blend of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, it is an incredibly intriguing destination to explore. A tiny church outside of Canterbury is called Church of St. Martin. In the English-speaking world, this church is the oldest that is still in operation. Back in the sixth century, it was originally the personal chapel of the Christian Queen Bertha of Kent. On the outskirts of Canterbury sits the destroyed abbey known as St. Augustine's Abbey. St. Augustine of Canterbury built it in 598, and it thrived until England's monasteries were dissolved in 1538. Pope Gregory I dispatched Augustine from Rome to Kent with the task of converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. He established the abbey, converted Kentish King Ethelbert, and constructed the first Canterbury Cathedral. Kent thus served as the British Isles' first Christian kingdom.
