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🏛️ The age-old mystery of a UK cathedral

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🏛️ The age-old mystery of a UK cathedral
Uncovering the secrets of Canterbury Cathedral's ancient stained glass


🕐 2 min read · Updated 3 Apr 2026 at 01:06

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Founded approximately 1,400 years ago in southeast England
  • Thomas Becket's murder in 1170 established it as a major European pilgrimage destination
  • Houses some of the world's oldest surviving stained glass windows
  • Attracts over one million visitors annually

Canterbury Cathedral stands as one of England's oldest and most significant Christian sites, located in southeast England. Dating ...

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