On this day a new church devoted to St Peter the Apostle was consecrated in London. Built on the site of an older Benedictine monastery, the building was ordered by King Edward the Confessor [1003-1066] who wanted it as a royal burial church. Edward died on 5th January 1066, just one week after the consecration, and was buried there according to his wishes. During the 13th and 14th century, the church was completely rebuilt and became known as Westminster Abbey. Since William the Conqueror in 1066, it has been the coronation site for all English monarchs.
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