The image shows an exterir view, showing the west front with entrance set in a pair of trefoil arches in a larger pointed-head arch, and large lancet window above. On either side of the entrance are four rows of paired trefoil arches which lead to corner turrets composed of slim cylindrical shafts. Behind the front is the west tower, which has a clock face on the west side and stepped octagonal turrets which had embattled parapets. To the right is the south-west transept and further right is an octagonal stir tirret, which rises two storeys above the transept. At the bottom of the cathedral are a few visitors, partially obscured by foliage.
The current cathedral was built by 1350, and begun by Simeon in 1083, and there has been little building since then, except for some major restorative work in the mid 19th century by Sir Gilbert Scott. The nave and transepts date to the 12th century, the chancel and west porch to the 13th century, and the central crossing, Lady Chapel and lantern are 14th century. The original crossing tower collapsed in 1322, and the current octagonal tower was built by Alan of Walsingham. Most of the cathedral is built with ashlar faced Barnack limestone.
This is part of the Sub Series: UXC01/01/01 Series of 35mm negatives showing English architecture; within the Series: UXC01/01 Series of negatives showing English architecture; within the Collection: UXC01 Ursula Clark Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Clark, Ursula
Medieval Cathedral
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