When was a church first founded on the site of Westminister Abbey?
7th century
What was the area called then?
Thorn Ey
Who what Bishop back then?
Mellitus
When did they build the current house of worship>
Construction began in 1245
Who ordered it?
King Henry III
What was Westminister Abbey previously called?
Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster
What architecture style does it portray?
Gothic
What part of London is it in?
City of Westminster
What lies to its east?
Palace of Westminster.
What important ceremony is held there?
coronation
Is anyone buried there?
Yes
Who?
English and British monarchs
Was it ever a cathedral?
Yes
When?
Between 1540 and 1556
Is it still an abbey?
No
What is it?
Church of England "Royal Peculiar"
What does that mean?
a church responsible directly to the sovereign
When did that occur?
1560
Is the original abbey church still standing?
Yes
Who first mentioned a church being on this spot?
Sulcard