The antiquities of Canterbury. In two parts. The first part. The antiquities of Canterbury; or a survey of that ancient city, with the Suburbs and Cathedral, &c. Sought out and published by the Industry and Good Will of William Somner. The second edition, revised and enlarged by Nicolas Battely, M. A. also Mr. Somner's Discourse called Chartham-News: Or a Relation of some Strange Bones found at Chartham in Kent. To which are added some Observations concerning the Roman Antiquities of Canterbury. And a Preface, giving an Account of the Works and Remains of the Learned Antiquary Mr. William Somner, by N. B. The second part. Cantuaria sacra: or the antiquities I. Of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church. II. Of the Archbishoprick. III. Of the late Priory of Christ-Church; and of the present Collegiate Church, founded by K. Hen. Viii. With a Catalogue of all the Deans and Canons thereof. IV. Of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury. V. Of the monastery of St. Augustin; of the Parish-Churches, Hosp

People / Organizations

• William Somner (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for R. Knaplock, at the Angel and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCIII. [1703]

Added name

Battely, Nicholas, 1648-1704.

Publication year

1703

ESTC No.

T147218

Grub Street ID

193780

Description

[16],192,[4];80,[4];[4],178,70,[4]p.,plates : ill,maps ; 2°.

Note

Each part has separate titlepage, pagination and register

Part 2 also contains an appendix with separate pagination and register

With two final index leaves

Somner's work was first printed in 1640

The proposals for this edition were published in 1702.

Uncontrolled note

NC