The Cathedral in St Andrews is but ruins now. It was at one time one of the most spectacular Cathedrals. In 1378 a fire partly destroyed the Cathedral and it was not completely restored until 1440. When Protestantism became the dominant form of Christianity in 1559 it was completely stripped of its altars and images. Further destruction of the Cathedral came as one of its walls gave way and instead of being rebuilt, the rocks and rubble were used as building material for new homes in the town.