Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Trip.com Canterbury Oil Painting Town in London, UK + White Cliffs of $172.91 View

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Architects
William of Sens, William the Englishman
Height
236′
Type
Cathedral in Canterbury, England

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People also ask

Why is Canterbury Cathedral so famous?

Thomas Becket's Martyrdom Canterbury Cathedral's role as one of the world's most important pilgrimage centres is inextricably linked to the murder of its most famous Archbishop, Thomas Becket, on 29 December 1170.

Was any of Harry Potter filmed at Canterbury Cathedral?

The filmmakers originally wanted to use Canterbury Cathedral as a filming location for some of the Hogwarts scenes, but the Dean of Canterbury refused to allow it, saying that it was unfitting for a Christian church to be used to promote pagan imagery.

What king is buried in Canterbury Cathedral?

The only king buried in Canterbury Cathedral is Henry IV, who reigned from 1399 to 1413. Though the reasons for his choice are debated, they may have had to do with Canterbury's association with St. Thomas Becket, whose alleged vial of holy oil was used to anoint Henry during his coronation.

What famous event happened at Canterbury Cathedral?

On 29 December 1170, 850 years ago, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights from Henry II's household. The murder shocked medieval society.

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