Period

covers period from about 600 AD to 1066 (Norman invasion)

Description

The only surviving examples of Anglo-Saxon architecture relate to ecclesiastical rather than secular buildings.  A few predominantly Anglo-Saxon buildings survive in Kent (eg St Mary-in-Castro in Dover) but not in the Canterbury area.  Canterbury buildings do, however, incorporate some features which survive from this period - more below.  The pillars shown below can currently be seen in the crypt of Canterbury cathedral - they stood formerly at Reculver Saxon church (built 670AD).  Early work survives in St Martin's church although much is heavily restored - image 6 shows shallow buttresses of Anglo Saxon style. (For more on this church see main article using button bottom right.)

Features