CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

Cultural Kent 1988

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Founded in 597, and largely rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1174, Canterbury Cathedral is one of the England’s oldest and most famous Christian buildings. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Throughout its long history, it is seen both murder and destruction; Archbishop Thomas Beckett was killed in the the north-western transept in 1170 knights of King Henry II and has been rebuilt fully on two occasions and partially on many others.

597

Cathedral founded.

1070

Rebuilt after a fire destroyed much of the original structure.

1382

Major reconstruction after the devasting Dover Straits Earthquake.

2013

Justin Welby appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.