Canterbury Cathedral

Cathedral_Canterbury_1.jpg

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

1070

Contributor

ekb6

Language

English

Type

Site

Identifier

789

Date Submitted

09/05/2023

References

https://free-images.com/display/canterbury_cathedral_01.html

Extent

4572cm x 3097cm x cm

Medium

https://pixabay.com/photos/cathedral-canterbury-world-heritage-1596044/

Spatial Coverage

current,51.2797,1.0827;

Provenance

Pixabay

Europeana

Europeana Data Provider

Canterbury Cathedral

Object

https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/

Europeana Type

TEXT

Site Item Type Metadata

Social Media

twitter,@CburyCathedral;facebook,@CburyCathedral ;instagram,cburycathedral;

Institutional nature

Building

Place

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

Prim Media

1698

End Date

Present

Status

public

Stewardship

Creative Commons 0

Condition

1

Contact

ekb6@st-andrews.ac.uk

Tags

Citation

“Canterbury Cathedral,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1700.

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