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Canterbury Cathedral

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United Kingdom

ADDRESS

Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH, United Kingdom

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About Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is a monument located in Kent, England. It is one of the oldest and most popular Christian buildings in England. It was built in 597 and consecrated in the year 1070 after rebuilding. It is about 525 feet tall having five towers with over 21 bells. It was designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It was a part of a Benedictine monastic community before the English Reformation.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Canterbury Cathedral

Do you know "Thomas Becket" who served as the archbishop, was murdered in this cathedral in 1170?
It remained safe in both World Wars. It may be a miracle of God that the Cathedral survived both the wars and only minor damage occurred due to wars.
It also owns a big library which has approximately thirty thousand books which are printed in early centuries than the 20th century.
Bell Harry is the oldest bell in the cathedral which is struck two times denoting the opening and closing of the church. The heaviest bell is weighed around 1767 kilograms.
The church is home to numerous intertwined blind arches and stained glass windows. It is also popular for the tomb of the Black Prince and the Shrine of Thomas Becket.

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