The Corona, Canterbury Cathedral, Side chapel in Canterbury Cathedral, England
The Corona is a side chapel at the eastern end of Canterbury Cathedral with a circular structure and medieval architecture. The space contains original features from its construction period, including arched ceilings and historic stonework.
The Corona was built between 1179 and 1184 to house a significant relic that drew pilgrims from across the region. Political changes in the 1500s led to the removal of what it protected, transforming its religious role.
The Corona was where pilgrims came to honor sacred relics, making it a focal point for devotion in the medieval church. The space still carries the weight of centuries of reverence and personal prayer.
This chapel sits at the furthest eastern point of the cathedral and is reached by walking through the Trinity Chapel. Visitors should allow time to explore it as part of a full tour through the building.
Cardinal Reginald Pole, the last Catholic Archbishop before the Reformation, was buried in this eastern chapel. His tomb connects the space to a pivotal moment in religious history.
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