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St Albans Cathedral
St Albans, UK
🕐Daily 8:30am-5:30pm
About
The oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain, built over the burial place of the first British saint and martyr, Alban.
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Faith & Denomination
Church of England (Anglican)
Anglican Christian — built on the shrine of Britain's first saint. With the longest nave in England and walls built from Roman brick, it stands as a unique monument to two millennia of faith, offering daily services and a deep sense of history.
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St Albans Cathedral
Technical Specifications
Nave Length
85mmeters
Total Length
168mmeters
Tower Height
44mmeters
Began Const.
1077AD
Heritage Status
Grade IListing
About St Albans
St Albans is a historic city in Hertfordshire, standing on the site of the Roman city of Verulamium. It is named after Alban, the first British saint, and features a cathedral with the longest nave in England.
- Longest cathedral nave in England (85m)
- Built on the site of Roman Verulamium
- Named after Britain's first Christian martyr
- Home to one of the oldest pubs in England (Ye Olde Fighting Cocks)
