Overview

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church is a historic site that encompasses three significant structures in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The cathedral is part of the spiritual seat of the Church of England, while the abbey and church offer insights into the city's rich history and architecture.

History

According to UNESCO, Canterbury has been the seat of the spiritual head of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. The site also features the modest Church of St Martin, the oldest church in England, as well as the ruins of the Abbey of St Augustine, which dates back to 597 AD when Saint Augustine evangelized the Heptarchy.

Architecture

The cathedral boasts a breathtaking mixture of Romanesque and Perpendicular Gothic styles. Christ Church Cathedral, where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170, is an example of this architectural blend.

Location

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church are located at 51.2782777778, 1.094 in Canterbury, United Kingdom.

Religious Significance

The cathedral holds significant religious importance as the seat of the spiritual head of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. The site is also home to the oldest church in England and a historic abbey that dates back to Saint Augustine's evangelizing role in the Heptarchy from 597 AD.

Notable Artworks and Features

Unfortunately, no specific details about notable artworks and features are available within this structure.

Heritage Status

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed on the list in 1988. It meets the criteria of (i)(ii)(vi).

Visiting Information

Unfortunately, no specific details about visiting information are available for this structure.