St. Albans Cathedral in England

St. Albans Cathedral in England

The official name is St. Alban Cathedral and Abbey Church, but locals commonly refer to it as a "monastery". It is an English church cathedral located in St. Alban, England. Built in the 8th century, the existing buildings are Norman or Romanesque from the 11th century, and also include Gothic and 19th century additions. Most of the buildings in the church can be traced back to the Norman period. After its dissolution in the 16th century, it ceased to be a monastery and became a cathedral in 1877. The church is 85 meters long and is the longest nave among all cathedrals in England.