What happened to Thomas Becket's body?

After Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, his body was initially buried in the cathedral itself. In 1173, his remains were translated to a more elaborate shrine, which became a major pilgrimage site. Over the centuries, the shrine was destroyed during the English Reformation in the 16th century, and his relics were scattered or lost. Today, a memorial marks the spot where his shrine once stood.