Monument on top of Dane John Mound, Canterbury, Kent, UK

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Dane John Mound is a Roman burial mound that was converted into a Motte and Bailey castle in the 11th century. The Norman word "donjon" means fortification. In 1123, Canterbury Castle was built to the North of the mound, The monument commemorates Simmon´s public spiritedness in giving the gardens to the city and was designed by Henry Weekes RA, a Canterbury born sculptor.

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Size: 3379px × 4960px
Location: Canterbury, Kent, UK
Photo credit: © Paul Martin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: alderman, blue, britain, british, canterbury, dane, england, english, james, john, kent, monument, mound, simmons, sky, uk