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
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
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
Citation
“Canterbury Cathedral,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1700.
Embed
Copy the code below into your web page
