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| Westminster Abbey | |
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 The Abbey's western façade | |
| Location | Westminster, London, England |
| Built | 10th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic |
| Official name: Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Designated | 1987 (11th session) |
| Reference No. | 426 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Europe and North America |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name: Westminster Abbey (The Collegiate Church of St Peter) | |
| Designated | 24 Feb 1958 |
| Reference No. | 1291494 |
Westminster Abbey is a large and famous Anglican church in Westminster, London. It is the shrine of Edward the Confessor and the burial place of many kings and queens. Since it was built it has been the place where the coronations of Kings and Queens of England have been held. The present structure dates from 1245, when it was started by Henry III.
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