Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church

Overview

Westminster Palace, rebuilt from the year 1840 on the site of important medieval remains, is a fine example of neo-Gothic architecture. The site – which also comprises the small medieval Church of Saint Margaret, built in Perpendicular Gothic style, and Westminster Abbey, where all the sovereigns since the 11th century have been crowned – is of great historic and symbolic significance.

Selection Criteria

(i)(ii)(iv)

Components(1 location)

• •Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church426bis

Details

Countries

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ISO Codes

GB

Area

10.3 ha

Coordinates

51.4990, -0.1270