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      The Anglican cathedral of ChristChurch within Cathedral 
      Square in the city of Christchurch, New 
      Zealand in 1980.  The February
      
      2011 Christchurch earthquake destroyed the spire and part of the  
      tower, and severely damaged the structure of the remaining building. The 
      cathedral had been  
      damaged in previously earthquakes.  In late March 2012 work began 
      demolishing the building.   
      A temporary replacement cathedral is being built. 
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