Westminster Abbey was founded in 960 by King Edgar and St. Duncan. The present Gothic church was begun in 1245 under King Henry III. Located in Westminster, London, it is an architectural masterpiece consisting of a chapel, nave, burial ground, chapter house, and former monastery. Over the centuries, 3000 significant people in Britain's history have been buried at Westminster Abbey, including 17 monarchs, making it an important site representing the nation's history.