Canterbury Cathedral
cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England, founded in 597
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Summary
Canterbury Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of anglican or episcopal cathedral entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,082 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[3]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Canterbury[4]
- Country: United Kingdom[5]
- Architect: William of Sens[6], William the Englishman[7]
- Named after: Saint Peter[8]
- Architectural style: Romanesque architecture[9], English Gothic architecture[10], Norman architecture[11], Gothic art[12]
- Made from material: stone[13]
- Part of: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church[14]
- Has use: structure of worship[15]
- Commons category: Canterbury Cathedral[16]
- Archives at: Canterbury Cathedral Archives[17]
- Has part(s): Warriors' Chapel, Canterbury Cathedral[18], Canterbury Cathedral Archives[19]
- Inception: January 17, 601[20], 597[21]
- OS grid reference: TR1508457922[22]
- Diocese: Diocese of Canterbury[23]
- Dedicated to: Jesus Christ[24]
- Official website: https://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Canterbury Cathedral[26]
- Has facility: hospital[27]
- Commons gallery: Canterbury Cathedral[28]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29]
- Replaces: Christ Church Cathedral Priory[30]
- Heritage designation: Grade I listed building[31], part of UNESCO World Heritage Site[32]
- Commons Institution page: Cathedral, Canterbury[33]
- Native label: Canterbury Cathedral[34]
Body
Physical Characteristics
Canterbury Cathedral covers an area of 9.15 ha[35]. Lengths include 157 m[36] and 54 m[37].
Why It Matters
Canterbury Cathedral has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] It is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]