Centuries, Hythe

Name: Centuries
Address: Hythe, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Hythe

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Centuries is a house in Hythe, Kent, built in the 13th century, possibly earlier. It is the birthplace of Hamo Hethe, b.1275, who became the Bishop of Rochester in 1319. In 1685 it became St. Bartholomew's Hospital, for between ten and thirteen people, until 1949; from 1951 it has been divided into two private flats. The house is currently listed on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest as Grade II*, and is on the corner of Church Hill and Bartholomew Street in Hythe. ()

Coordinates: 51°4'18"N, 1°4'60"E

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Hythe United Kingdom

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Centuries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brockhill Country Park, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Saltwood Castle, Cinque Ports.

1.1 miNW
Park
Brockhill Country Park, Kent Downs
28 min walk • Brockhill Country Park is in Saltwood, near Hythe in Kent, England. The park was a former estate with landscaped gardens and has subsequently been sub-divided. The house now forms the main building for a performing arts college, whilst the gardens and lake now form part of the country park.
1 miNW
Park, Universities and schools
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Hythe
25 min walk • Brockhill Park Performing Arts College is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Saltwood, Kent near the coastal town of Hythe. The school is located next to Brockhill Country Park and include a farm. Brockhill is known for its tough cross country running course and its neighbouring country park.
0.7 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles
Saltwood Castle, Hythe
18 min walk • Saltwood Castle is a castle in Saltwood village, one mile north of Hythe, Kent, England. Of 11th century origin, the castle was expanded in the 13th and 14th centuries.
~1860 ftS
Harbor
Cinque Ports, Hythe
9 min walk • The Confederation of Cinque Ports is a historic group of coastal towns in Kent, Sussex and Essex. The name is Old French, meaning "five harbours". It was originally formed for military and trade purposes, but is now entirely ceremonial.