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The Black Prince's Tomb

Canterbury Cathedral, Kent

A warrior prince in gilded armour.

Edward, the Black Prince, eldest son of Edward III, won great victories at Crécy and Poitiers but died before he could become king. His tomb in Canterbury Cathedral has a gilded effigy in full armour.

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When
1376
Where
51.2800, 1.0830
Group
Mysterious graves

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Canterbury Cathedral is open daily.

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