When was the Stone of Scone returned to Scotland?
The Stone of Scone was returned to Scotland in 1996. It had been hidden beneath the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey from 1301 until that year.
Common questions about Westminster Abbey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Westminster School and when was it established?
Elizabeth I founded Westminster School in 1560. The school was created to educate the children of the abbey's staff and has been part of the abbey's life for over four centuries.
Which English monarch is buried in Westminster Abbey?
King Edward the Confessor is the only English monarch buried in Westminster Abbey. He died in 1066 and began construction of the first great church on the site in the 1040s.
When was the Unknown Warrior buried in Westminster Abbey?
The Unknown Warrior was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey in 1920. This unidentified soldier was killed in the First World War and his grave is the only floor stone in the abbey on which it is forbidden to walk.
When did construction of Westminster Abbey begin under Henry III?
Construction of Westminster Abbey began in 1245 under Henry III. The final sections of the building were completed in the 18th century.