An interior view of St Peter's Cathedral Church, also known as York Minster, showing a traceried arch in the south-east end of the Lady Chapel

Date:
1900 - 1950
Location:
St Peter's Cathedral Church, Minster Yard, York
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York Minster, Minster Yard, York
Reference:
APC01/01/19
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The cathedral was built in stages, with the transepts dating between 1220 and 1255, and the aisled nave between 1291 and 1360. Building continued until c1460, and the church was rededicated 3rd July 1472. The Lady Chapel has three aisled bays, and is situated east of the presbytery. The east window is flanked by canopied niches and below is a blind arcade. The traceried arch divides the chapel from its south aisle and is flanked by columns with multiple shafts.

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

Arch, Lady Chapel, Medieval Cathedral