Trinity Chapel

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Trinity Chapel is a prominent eastern chapel within Canterbury Cathedral, renowned for its medieval stained glass and historical association with the shrine of Thomas Becket.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architecturalStructure
chapel
architect William of Sens
William the Englishman
architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
associatedWith Saint Thomas Becket
surface form: Thomas Becket
builtAfter 1174 Canterbury Cathedral fire
connectedTo ambulatory of Canterbury Cathedral
choir of Canterbury Cathedral
constructionPeriod late 12th century
country United Kingdom
dedicatedTo Holy Trinity
denomination Anglican
floorLevel higher than the choir of Canterbury Cathedral
function liturgical worship space
pilgrimage destination area
hasArtwork stained glass depicting biblical scenes
stained glass depicting miracles of Thomas Becket
hasFeature ambulatory access
elevated sanctuary area
medieval stained glass windows
radiating chapels nearby
stone vaulting
hasType eastern chapel
hasViewOf high altar of Canterbury Cathedral
heritageStatus part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
historicalUse site of the shrine of Thomas Becket
liturgicalOrientation east
locatedAbove Corona Chapel (Becket’s Crown) access level
locatedIn Canterbury, Kent, England
east end of Canterbury Cathedral
location Canterbury Cathedral
material stone
notableFor association with the shrine of Thomas Becket
medieval stained glass
partOf Canterbury Cathedral
previouslyUsedFor housing the shrine of St Thomas of Canterbury
religiousAffiliation Church of England
shrineRemovalOrderedBy Henry VIII of England
surface form: Henry VIII
shrineRemovedIn 1538
significance major medieval pilgrimage focus within Canterbury Cathedral
touristAttraction yes
usedFor guided tours
prayer and reflection
worldHeritageSite Canterbury Cathedral
surface form: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey, and St Martin’s Church

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Canterbury Cathedral hasFeature Trinity Chapel