Canterbury Cathedral
Dublin Core
Title
Canterbury Cathedral
Subject
Immovable Culture Heritage
Description
Situated in Kent, England, Canterbury Cathedral has served as the spiritual epicentre of the Church of England for nearly half a millennium. This architectural masterpiece showcases a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles and is renowned for its exquisite stained-glass windows. Canterbury Cathedral holds immense historical significance, as it was the site of Archbishop Thomas Becket's assassination in 1170. Consequently, Becket's shrine transformed into a pilgrimage destination and symbolized the influence of the medieval church.
The cultural value of this heritage site is paramount due to its impact on English literature, religion, and politics. To fully comprehend the history of Christianity in England, it is vital to explore and understand the role of Canterbury Cathedral. The site employs various preservation technologies. Additionally, the cathedral has leveraged digital technology to restore and conserve its treasured art.
Source
is51102023
Date
23 July 2006
Contributor
ekb6
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Still Image
Date Submitted
05/09/2023 02:57:13 pm
License
Creative Commons Zero
Medium
KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA
Spatial Coverage
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https://free-images.com/display/canterbury_cathedral_01.html
Europeana Provider
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canterbury_Cathedral_01.JPG
Europeana Rights
Immanuel Giel
Europeana Type
IMAGE
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DescriptionEN
Situated in Kent, England, Canterbury Cathedral has served as the spiritual epicentre of the Church of England for nearly half a millennium. This architectural masterpiece showcases a harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles and is renowned for its exquisite stained-glass windows. Canterbury Cathedral holds immense historical significance, as it was the site of Archbishop Thomas Becket's assassination in 1170. Consequently, Becket's shrine transformed into a pilgrimage destination and symbolized the influence of the medieval church.
The cultural value of this heritage site is paramount due to its impact on English literature, religion, and politics. To fully comprehend the history of Christianity in England, it is vital to explore and understand the role of Canterbury Cathedral. The site employs various preservation technologies. Additionally, the cathedral has leveraged digital technology to restore and conserve its treasured art.
Citation
“Canterbury Cathedral,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1698.
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