Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey
Summary
Westminster Abbey is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Westminster Abbey's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[3].
- Westminster Abbey is located in City of Westminster[4].
- Westminster Abbey is in the country of United Kingdom[5].
- Westminster Abbey's instance of is recorded as Royal Peculiar[6].
- Westminster Abbey's instance of is recorded as tourist attraction[7].
- Westminster Abbey's instance of is recorded as Anglican church building[8].
- Westminster Abbey's instance of is recorded as collegiate church[9].
- Westminster Abbey is owned by English Heritage[10].
- Westminster Abbey is operated by English Heritage[11].
- Saint Peter is named after Westminster Abbey[12].
- Westminster Abbey's architectural style is recorded as Gothic architecture[13].
- Westminster Abbey's architectural style is recorded as Gothic art[14].
- Westminster Abbey is part of Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret's Church[15].
- Westminster Abbey's Commons category is recorded as Westminster Abbey[16].
- Westminster Abbey comprises Henry VII Chapel[17].
- Westminster Abbey comprises The Great Cloisters of Westminster Abbey[18].
- January 17, 901 marks the founding of Westminster Abbey[19].
- 1540 marks the founding of Westminster Abbey[20].
- Westminster Abbey's OS grid reference is recorded as TQ3008279490[21].
- Westminster Abbey's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 51.4994, 'lon': -0.127367}[22].
- Westminster Abbey's significant event is recorded as wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten[23].
- Westminster Abbey's significant event is recorded as wedding of Princess Anne and Mark Philips[24].
- Westminster Abbey's significant event is recorded as wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson[25].
- Westminster Abbey's significant event is recorded as wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton[26].
- Westminster Abbey's significant event is recorded as coronation[27].
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Geography
Westminster Abbey is in the country of United Kingdom[5]. It is located in City of Westminster[4]. It is part of Palace of Westminster and it including Saint Margaret's Church[15].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include Royal Peculiar[6], tourist attraction[7], Anglican church building[8], and collegiate church[9]. Westminster Abbey's heritage designation is recorded as Grade I listed building[28]. Its religion is recorded as Anglicanism[3].
History and Context
Recorded inception include January 17, 901[19] and 1540[20]. Westminster Abbey is owned by English Heritage[10]. Saint Peter is named after it[12].
Why It Matters
Westminster Abbey has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]