Dane John Gardens viewed from Dane John Mound Pinnacle 2024-12-29
Fountain in Dane John Gardens, Canterbury

Dane John Gardens

Canterbury

A Georgian garden around an ancient mound, beside the medieval city wall.

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GardenTime here: 30 min – 1 h

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City Wall, Canterbury, CT1 2RS

Quick facts

The mound began as a burial mound in the Roman period and was later made into a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.

The gardens were laid out between 1790 and 1803 and are Grade II listed.

They take in the old Roman bank and the medieval wall walk, so you can follow the city wall from the park.

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