
What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: Cathedral
Chester Cathedral, originally founded as St. Werburgh's Abbey in the 10th century, is a significant religious and architectural landmark, known for its beautiful medieval architecture and historical collections, including an important library of manuscripts and archives.
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Photo: John S Turner on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0