An interior view of Rochester Cathedral, showing the nave and north arcade from an arch in the east wall of the south transept

Date:
1900 - 1950
Location:
Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct, Rochester, Medway
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Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary of Rochester (Formerly Priory of St Andrew was Included), The Precinct, Medway
Reference:
APC01/01/07
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The cathedral has origins dating to the 7th century, and was established as a cathedral-priory by Bishop Gandulf and rebuilt by him 1078-1108. It was then re-built in the mid 12th century, with some of the material from the earlier priory church surviving, and underwent rebuilding and additions until the early 20th century. The cathedral has an aisled nave of eight bays, with a triforium with paired arches in each bay, and a clerestory above. In the centre of the cathedral is a crossing and north and south transepts, and a choir screen with eight carved figures flanking the entrance. On either side of the screen are tall narrow arches in the east walls of the transepts.

Content

This is part of the Series: APC01/01 Art Prints Of Cathedrals; within the Collection: APC01 Art Prints Of Cathedrals

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Keywords

Transept, Crossing, Nave, Medieval Cathedral