Cathedral

2017-06-03
P1020743 The cathedral was essentially built in the 14th and 15th centuries, gradually replacing the former 11th century Norman cathedral.
The cathedral was essentially built in the 14th and 15th centuries, gradually replacing the former 11th century Norman cathedral.
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P1020818 Norman tower, 12th century, 46m tall.
Norman tower, 12th century, 46m tall.
P1020819 The total length of the cathedral is 170 meters.
The total length of the cathedral is 170 meters.
P1020753 Crypt.
Crypt.
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P1020748 The nave height is 24 meters.
The nave height is 24 meters.
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P1020806 West window, medieval, smashed in 1642 during the civil war. Fragments were re-assembled to form a mosaic window.
West window, medieval, smashed in 1642 during the civil war. Fragments were re-assembled to form a mosaic window.
P1020816 West window, medieval, smashed in 1642 during the civil war. Fragments were re-assembled to form a mosaic window.
West window, medieval, smashed in 1642 during the civil war. Fragments were re-assembled to form a mosaic window.
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P1020749 Memorial brass to Jane Austen, erected in 1900.
Memorial brass to Jane Austen, erected in 1900.
P1020750 Grave of Jane Austen, 1775-1817.
Grave of Jane Austen, 1775-1817.
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P1020756 Holy sepulchre chapel: 12th century wall paintings (deposition and entombment of Christ) and 13th century ceiling painting (Christ in majesty).
Holy sepulchre chapel: 12th century wall paintings (deposition and entombment of Christ) and 13th century ceiling painting (Christ in majesty).
P1020757 Holy sepulchre chapel: 12th century wall paintings (deposition and entombment of Christ) and 13th century ceiling painting (Christ in majesty).
Holy sepulchre chapel: 12th century wall paintings (deposition and entombment of Christ) and 13th century ceiling painting (Christ in majesty).
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