Bertha of Kent
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Bertha or Aldeberge was a Frankish princess who became queen of Kent. She enabled the 597 Gregorian mission, led by Augustine, which resulted in the conversion to Christianity of Anglo-Saxon England.
Bertha of Kent: Stained glass window in the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral, England
Queen Bertha statue, Lady Wootton's Green, Canterbury
West elevation
Interior view
The Church of St Martin is a Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England. It is known for being the oldest existing church in the English-speaking world and the oldest English church buildi
Bertha of Kent
…just outside Canterbury and dedicated to Martin of Tours. It was the private chapel of Queen Bertha before Augustine arrived from Rome. The present St Martin's Church, Canterbury continues on the same site, incorporating Roman walling of the original church in the chancel. It is acknowledged by UNESCO as the oldest church in the…
St Martin's Church
St Bertha of Kent wooden statue, south wall of the church
Roman bricks in the chancel wall