Yes, all British monarchs have been crowned there since the Norman invasion of 1066 swept away Saxon rule. The present building was built by Henry III in the 1240's.
Prior to the Norman invasion, British monarchs were crowned at Canterbury.
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
October 1, 1553 at Westminster Abbey
On the 15 January 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London.
Queen Elizabeth I was crowned on 15 January 1559 at Westminster Abbey.