The shrine there is the shrine of St. Cuthbert. The cathedral is a sort of a reliquary and a library for many great and important religious and historical works of Great Britain, including copies of the Magna Carta and the remains of the Venerable Bede. Which of the following best describes the significance of the cathedral?
a. A center for pilgrimage and religious devotion
b. A repository of historical artifacts
c. A symbol of cultural heritage
d. A place of scholarly study and reflection