Placed on a small hilltop overlooking the Roskilde Fjord the Cathedral is a very significant landmark. Roskilde Cathedral is an outstanding example of the early use of brick in the construction of large religious buildings in Northern Europe. Criterion (ii): Roskilde Cathedral is an outstanding example of the earliest major ecclesiastical building in brick in Northern Europe and had a profound influence on the spread of brick for this purpose over the whole region. AuthenticityLike any major religious structure in continuous use since first built, Roskilde Cathedral has undergone many changes. Roskilde Cathedral is to review its management plan for the property in 2010.