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Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site. Its formal title is the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ, Canterbury. [3] [a] Founded in 597, the cathedral was completely rebuilt between 1070 and 1077.
4 de abr. de 2024 · Augustine founded a Benedictine abbey, whose ruins have survived, and, having been named “bishop of the English,” he built the church that became Canterbury Cathedral; it was originally called Christ Church. The church was damaged by Danish raids in 1011 and nearly destroyed by fire in 1067.
30 de mar. de 2021 · In Norman times, the community of Canterbury Cathedral became a Benedictine monastery, and in 1070 was completely rebuilt following a fire. A century later in 1170, Canterbury Cathedral became the site of an infamous crime – the murder and martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket.
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Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Our Story. Primarily this is a place of Christian community, worship and witness.
La catedral de Canterbury o de Cantórbery (en inglés: Canterbury Cathedral ) es una de las más antiguas y famosas estructuras cristianas en Inglaterra. Es la catedral del arzobispo de Canterbury, el primado de toda Inglaterra y el líder religioso de la Iglesia de Inglaterra.
20 de may. de 2024 · The cathedral was rebuilt from the 11th to the 12th century and from the 14th to the 16th century, when the present nave and the distinctive tower (Bell Harry tower) were built. A series of capitals in the large crypt is a fine example of Norman architectural sculpture and features animals and monsters of fable.
Building the Cathedral. The Cathedral is built on top of the remains of a small Saxon church which Saint Augustine built when he re-introduced Christianity to the people of Kent from 597. The earliest parts of The Cathedral were built in the 1070s when the first Norman Archbishop, Lanfranc, rebuilt the Cathedral as a place of worship for a ...
