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The English Cathedral (New compact ed.). London and New York: Merrell. ISBN 9781858946429. New, Anthony S. B. (1972) The Observer's Book of Cathedrals. London: Frederick Warne & Co. Pepin, David (1994) Discovering Cathedrals. Aylesbury: Shire Publications [ISBN missing] Platten, Stephen (1999) Cathedrals & Abbeys of England.
Birmingham Cathedral: Cathedral Church of St Philip Anglican Canterbury 1711 1715 1905 46 [2]: NK N/A 66 4 Nicholson There is 1 Western tower, surmounted by a dome.
Canterbury Cathedral. Lists of cathedrals in the United Kingdom cover cathedrals, churches that contain the cathedra (Latin for "seat") of a bishop. Cathedrals are usually specific to Christian denominations with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox churches.
The medieval cathedrals of England, which date from between approximately 1040 and 1540, are a group of twenty-six buildings that constitute a major aspect of the country's artistic heritage and are among the most significant material symbols of Christianity. Though diverse in style, they are united by a common function.
England portal; These are present day and historic Roman Catholic cathedrals in England. For former Roman Catholic cathedrals in England, see Category: Cathedrals in England, and Category:Anglo-Saxon cathedrals
Durham Cathedral: Durham, England 1093 started Building commenced in 1093 and was largely completed within 40 years. Durham Cathedral is the only cathedral in England to retain almost all of its Norman craftsmanship, and one of few to preserve the unity and integrity of its original design. The nave, quire and transepts are all Norman.