St Mary's - the first Coventry cathedral
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St Mary's. The first Coventry cathedral - demolished by Henry VIII
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Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/14/2007
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The Benedictine Cathedral and St Mary's Priory COVENTRY
Archaeologists have uncovered major finds in Coventry City centre in recent times. Recently uncovered by the Time Team Crew ( British television programme) is the site of the Benedictine Cathedral and Priory of St Mary,
Originally founded in 1043 AD, by Leofric Earl of Mercia and Lady Godiva herself. The structure is vast. It measures some 425 feet long
In 1539, along with other monasteries, Henry VIII dissolved St Mary's. The building was demolished - the only cathedral to be so treated -and for many years was used as a quarry for the people of Coventry. In 1610 Speed's map shows a priory ruin.
Religious affiliation: Benedictine
Date founded or constructed: 1043/01/01
Address: Not listed
Web site: Not listed
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