History and Stories
The most dominant features at Reculver are the 12th-century towers of the former monastic church, which stand out on the skyline for miles around. Coastal erosion has brought the edge of the beach to the towers, which still act as a navigation marker for shipping, and much of the site has now been lost to the sea. But Reculver hides a long and fascinating story which continues to inspire curiosity today.
Find out more about the past, present and future of Reculver Towers and Roman Fort.
History of Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
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A Changing Landscape
Read about Reculver's changing landscape in this description of the site through history.
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Roman Reculver
Reculver played a role in the earliest years of the Roman conquest and beyond. Read about the Roman settlement that once occupied the site.
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Reculver as a Religious Site
An Anglo-Saxon monastery was founded at Reculver in AD 669, and the remains of the 12th century church towers still dominate the skyline today. Read more about Reculver's life as a religious site.
Reculver Towers Restored
Reculver Towers holds an imposing position on the North Kent coast. Its location means the site is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change including harsh weather conditions and coastal erosion.
Learn about the conservation works that have recently taken place at Reculver to protect it for the future.