12 Market Place
Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AE

Opening Times: Mon - Sat 10am to 4pm
Sun 11am to 2pm (opening times may vary)
Monday (May be closed for group bookings)

Welcome to the Faversham Charters Website

Faversham is one of a tiny handful of English towns which can boast a medieval version of the famous Magna Carta. The charter is one of the most celebrated documents of English history, revered the world over as one of the foundation documents of liberty and democracy. Faversham’s version, made over 700 years ago, is one of the best-preserved of all. It takes centre stage in Faversham Town Council’s new exhibition, presented alongside its other royal charters which have been carefully preserved in the town for centuries.

Faversham Charters

The town of Faversham preserves a magnificent series of charters, most granted by kings of England’. Several form part of the charters exhibition, but all eighteen can be viewed here on the website.

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Magna Carta

Copies of this confirmation of Magna Carta granted in 1300, which includes the whole text of Magna Carta, were sent to many towns throughout the country. At the foot of this copy it is stated in Latin that it is for the barons of the Port of Faversham.

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Exhibition

Faversham has a magnificent series of royal charters granted to the town by successive English monarchs. The earliest surviving Faversham charter dates from the reign of Henry II in 1252 followed by eighteen more granted by 1685.

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Your Visit

Planning to visit Faversham Charters & Magna Carta Exhibition? Click below for all information on opening times, group bookings, travel and which artefacts are on display.

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