Gloucester Cathedral

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Gloucester Cathedral is a historic English Gothic cathedral in Gloucester, England, renowned for its medieval architecture and as a prominent site of religious and cultural heritage.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Anglican church
Cathedral
Church building
Historic building
architecturalStyle English Gothic
Romanesque
burialPlaceOf Edward II of England
consecrationYear 1100s
constructionStart 11th century
c. 1089
country United Kingdom
culturalSignificance Important site of English architectural heritage
Important site of English religious heritage
dedicatedTo Saint Peter
denomination Church of England
diocese Diocese of Gloucester
ecclesiasticalProvince Province of Canterbury
formerName St Peter’s Abbey
function Place of Christian worship
Seat of the Bishop of Gloucester
Tourist attraction
hasFeature Bell tower
Central tower
Chapter house
Choir
Cloister fan vaulting
Cloisters
Crypt
Lady chapel
Nave
Organ
hasRelicOrTomb Tomb of Edward II
heritageDesignation Grade I listed building
heritageDesignationCountry England
knownFor Fan vaulting
Historic stained glass
Medieval cloisters
Perpendicular Gothic architecture
locatedIn England
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
majorRebuildingPeriod 14th century
15th century
originalFunction Benedictine abbey church
towerHeight approximately 225 feet
approximately 69 metres
usedAsFilmLocationFor Doctor Who
Harry Potter film series
The Hollow Crown


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