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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chester_CathedralChester Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. The cathedral, formerly the abbey church of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh, is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

2. chestercathedral.com › about › heritage-cultureOur History - Chester Cathedral

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   Chester Cathedral is one of the most significant heritage centres in the north west of England. Our history spans almost one thousand years and holds the stories of millions of people including medieval pilgrims, weary worshippers, Civil War armies, Anglo-Saxon saints, Victorian visitors and everyone in between!

3. chestercathedral.comHome - Chester Cathedral

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   Chester Cathedral is many things to many people; a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.

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   When did Chester become a cathedral?

   • The monastery was suppressed by Henry VIII in 1540. The king handed the monastic buildings back to the city to serve as the cathedral church of the new diocese of Chester. This makes Chester the second of six monasteries to be re-founded as cathedrals by Henry VIII.

   Chester Cathedral | History, Photos & Visiting Information

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   Is Chester Cathedral a good place to visit?

   • Chester Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in northern England, indeed one of the best cathedrals in England to visit. It’s a fascinating church to explore, with parts from each of the stages of English medieval church architecture (Romanesque, Early English Gothic, Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic). Chester Cathedral

   Visiting Chester Cathedral - The Complete Guide

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   Is Chester Cathedral a Gothic church?

   • The intricate west window of Chester Cathedral was built in the English Perpendicular style. Along with contemporary churches like Bath Abbey and King’s College Chapel Cambridge, this was the last flowering of Gothic architecture in England, but there are also many examples in Wales and Scotland. Detail of the west window at Chester Cathedral

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   Is Chester Cathedral a medieval monastery?

   • The monastic foundation was dissolved in 1540, but the building survived as the ‘new’ Cathedral of the Diocese of Chester created in 1541, and therefore little damage was done; as a result Chester Cathedral is a wonderful example of a medieval monastery.

   Chester Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals

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5. www.englishcathedrals.co.uk › cathedral › chesterChester Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals

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   Home. Chester Cathedral. All Cathedrals. Chester Cathedral stands at the centre of this most historic city. According to legend, there has been a Christian church on the site since Roman times while the present building was begun in 1092 as a Benedictine monastery.

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6. www.britainexpress.com › chester-cathedralChester Cathedral | History, Photos & Visiting Information

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   Information on historic Chester Cathedral, Cheshire, with a cathedral history, beautiful photos, what to see, and visitor information.

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8. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › chesChester Cathedral | British History Online

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   May 19, 2024 · CHESTER CATHEDRAL 1541-1660. The former abbey of St. Werburgh, Chester, was reconstituted the cathedral of Christ and St. Mary in August 1541, with an establishment consisting of a dean and six prebendaries.

9. delveintoeurope.com › chester-cathedralVisiting Chester Cathedral - The Complete Guide

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   Nov 25, 2023 · Chester Cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in northern England, indeed one of the best cathedrals in England to visit. It’s a fascinating church to explore, with parts from each of the stages of English medieval church architecture (Romanesque, Early English Gothic, Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic). Chester Cathedral.