The Old Buttermarket, Canterbury brass plaque

This brass commemorative plaque records: The OLD BUTTERMARKET There has been an inn on this site for over 500 years. The original coaching inn, called The Black Boy was here from the 1600s until 1908, the courtyard of which can still be seen today. The building itself is believed to have been built on Roman remains, as Roman flint pieces were found in the cellar. The Old Buttermarket used to be connected to Canterbury Cathedral via a series of tunnels - reputedly used by the monks as an escape route. Recorded plaque organisation: Nicholson's.

The Old Buttermarket has served as a continuous site for hospitality since the 16th century, featuring prominently as The Black Boy inn and preserving historical elements like Roman flint pieces found in its cellar. Its connection to Canterbury Cathedral via tunnels adds to its significance as a link between medieval urban life and religious institutions.