Regvlbivm
Heritage Site in Kent
England
Regvlbivm
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [1] This millennium cross was carved from Portland Stone. The design is based on the original Reculver Cross, fragments of which survive in Canterbury Cathedral.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058379_c97f81df.jpg)
Regvlbivm, also known as Kent (Heritage Site), is a historical site located in the county of Kent, England. This site holds immense cultural and historical significance as it was once a thriving Roman town during the 1st century AD.
The remains of Regvlbivm are situated near the modern-day town of Canterbury and provide valuable insights into the Roman occupation of Britain. The site covers a vast area and includes various structures and artifacts that offer glimpses into the daily life of the Roman inhabitants.
One of the most notable features of Regvlbivm is its well-preserved Roman house, which showcases intricate mosaics and wall paintings. These intricate designs depict scenes from Roman mythology and provide a fascinating glimpse into the artistic tastes and skills of the time.
The site also includes a Roman theater, which would have been a hub of entertainment and cultural activities during the Roman era. The theater's remains give visitors a sense of its grandeur and highlight the Roman influence on entertainment in ancient Britain.
In addition to the architectural marvels, Regvlbivm also houses a museum that displays various artifacts discovered during excavations. These artifacts include pottery, coins, and tools, which shed light on the daily lives and economic activities of the Roman inhabitants.
Regvlbivm, Kent (Heritage Site) stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Roman era in Britain. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors and archaeologists alike to explore and understand the lives of the Romans who once called this place home.
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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [1]
This millennium cross was carved from Portland Stone. The design is based on the original Reculver Cross, fragments of which survive in Canterbury Cathedral.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [2] An information board by English Heritage who manage the site. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058380_0847194f.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [2]
An information board by English Heritage who manage the site. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [3] The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058381_811c1f0f.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [3]
The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [4] The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058382_9522f557.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [4]
The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [5] From near the ruins of the church is this view across the interior of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058383_ce2ee88b.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [5]
From near the ruins of the church is this view across the interior of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [6] An information board about the change to the landscape due to the silting up of the Wantsum Channel.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058384_66093fbe.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [6]
An information board about the change to the landscape due to the silting up of the Wantsum Channel.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [7] An information board about the east gate of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058385_a7211b4b.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [7]
An information board about the east gate of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [8] The remains of the east gate of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058386_12b23c14.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [8]
The remains of the east gate of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [9] The remains of the guardhouse at the east gate of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058387_e5a863d2.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [9]
The remains of the guardhouse at the east gate of the fort.
Reculver once occupied a strategic location at the northwestern end of the Wantsum Channel, a sea lane that separated the Isle of Thanet and the Kent mainland. The Romans built a small fort in 43 AD, and, late in the 2nd century, built a larger fort, called Regulbium, which later became one of the chain of Saxon Shore forts. Much of the fort has been lost to coastal erosion. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [10] Two odd, isolated buildings in a field to the east of the fort. Purpose unknown.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058389_d375796f.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [10]
Two odd, isolated buildings in a field to the east of the fort. Purpose unknown.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [11] The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058391_14dd80e0.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [11]
The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [12] Looking east along the coast from the ruins of the church.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058393_a9342aff.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [12]
Looking east along the coast from the ruins of the church.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [13] Looking out to sea from the ruins of the church. The towers of the Kentish Flats Wind Farm, some 6 miles distant, are faintly visible.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058394_a9466da9.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [13]
Looking out to sea from the ruins of the church. The towers of the Kentish Flats Wind Farm, some 6 miles distant, are faintly visible.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [14] Looking west along the coast from the ruins of the church.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058396_d8d972d5.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [14]
Looking west along the coast from the ruins of the church.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [15] A plaque in the ruins of the church.
The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/83/7058399_4eb505f8.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [15]
A plaque in the ruins of the church.
The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
![Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [16] The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018784">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/05/84/7058401_c43ee88d.jpg)
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort [16]
The church of St Mary was founded in 669, it was sited near the centre of the Roman fort, and was built with material from demolished Roman buildings. Greatly expanded in later centuries, the towers were added in the 12th century and there were additions and alteration in the 15th century. Coastal erosion led to the church being demolished in 1809. The remains of the church were purchased by Trinity House as the towers were an important landmark for shipping. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with much detail at: Link
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver is a village and coastal resort some 3 miles east of Herne Bay in Kent. The village is known for the ruins of a church and for being the site of a Roman fort. During the Middle Ages Reculver was a thriving township with a weekly market and a yearly fair. The village declined, due to coastal erosion and to the Wantsum Channel silting up, and was abandoned in the late 18th century. There was a revival of tourism in the 20th century and there are now two large caravan parks.
Reculver Towers
The famous towers of Reculver Church were preserved as a navigational feature for shipping. The footprint of the old church can also be seen behind the towers. The view from behind can be seen at Link
Much of the old settlement of Reculver has been lost to the sea. The Roman fort was a mile from the sea and the cliffs are still being lost at a rate of 5 feet each year. The defences here are an attempt to manage this erosion whereby some parts of the coastline like the country park to the west will be allowed to continue eroding, and others – including the site of the Roman fort and St Mary's Church – will be protected from further erosion.
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