Leicester Cathedral older Saxon church was replaced by a Norman one. The present building dates to about that age, with the addition of a spire and various restorations throughout the years. Most of what can be seen today is a Victorian restoration by architect Raphael Brandon. The cathedral of the former Anglo-Saxon diocese of Leicester was on a different site. A cenotaph memorial stone to Richard III was until recently located in the chancel; it was replaced by the tomb of the king himself. The monarch, killed in 1485 at the Leicestershire battlefield of Bosworth Field, had been roughly interred in the
Sport in Leicester Association's 2012 championship tournament as a result. The city is also home to one of the largest Korfball clubs in the country. Leicester City Korfball Club is based out of Regent College and DMU Korfball Club based at the university. Leicester was also the '2008 European City of Sport'. Sport in Leicester Sport in Leicester, United Kingdom includes a variety of professional and amateur sports. Professional and semi professional sports teams include: Leicester Tigers (rugby union), Leicester City (football), Leicester Riders (basketball), Leicester Warriors (basketball), Leicester Lions (speedway), and the Leicestershire County Cricket Club. Sports clubs include: Leicester Coritanian A.C.