Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral’s present building was begun in 1084 and is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral describes a history of Christian worship and prayer extending over fourteen centuries. Worship continues as its principal purpose.

Worcester Cathedral seen across the River Severn.
Worcester Cathedral seen across the River Severn. Photograph: SimonWiseman / Wikimedia Commons; CC0.SimonWiseman / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Image source · Crop

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Worcester Cathedral’s present building was begun in 1084 and is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral describes a history of Christian worship and prayer extending over fourteen centuries. Worship continues as its principal purpose.

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United Kingdom

Editorial reading

Editorial interpretation: the difference between the age of the present building and the longer history of worship offers a useful distinction. It encourages a reading of the cathedral through both its architectural beginnings and the continuity of its religious role.

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Location and visiting

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Recorded coordinates: 52.18870, -2.22080

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Sources

Source record: Responsible institution or local organisation — factual source

Record identifier: factory-dossier-94f04bd41ed3e30fc97bb582

Source reference: www.worcestercathedral.org.uk

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Source record: Wikidata identity

Record identifier: factory-dossier-94f04bd41ed3e30fc97bb582

Source reference: www.wikidata.org

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Source record: Wikimedia Commons photograph and licence

Record identifier: factory-dossier-94f04bd41ed3e30fc97bb582

Source reference: commons.wikimedia.org

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Within 30 km as the crow flies. Road distances and access have not been calculated.

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