Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. The cathedral, formerly the abbey church of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh, is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since 1541, it has been the seat of the …
Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. The cathedral, formerly the abbey church of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh, is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since 1541, it has been the seat of the Bishop of Chester.
Location: St Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire
Country: England
Denomination: Church of England
Previous denomination: Roman Catholic
Dedication: Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
Architect(s): Richard Lenginour (1272–1314); Nicholas de Derneford (?)(1316–31); · William Rediche(?) (1461–90s); Seth and George Derwall (1495–1530s); · Thomas Harrison · George Gilbert Scott
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