One of England's most beautiful Medieval cathedrals and one of the
finest examples of decorated Gothic architecture in this country.
Famous for its two Norman towers, impressive west front carvings and
the longest unbroken stretch of Gothic vaulting in the world.
A Minster church stood at Exeter until 1003 when Vikings destroyed it.
Exeter became a Cathedral in 1050 when St Germans and Crediton were
amalgamated under Exeter. The Cathedral visible today is from 1250 to
1369. The twin towers at the East end are Norman. Exter was damaged by
bombing in World War II.
Completion of Exeter Cathedral was achieved by John de Grandisson who was Bishop of Exeter from 1327-1369. John de Grandisson built the vaulting in the Nave with his coat of arms in the second from last bay and an image of John de Grandisson in the last bay. John de Grandisson was buried in 1369 within a small chapel he had built within the west wall but was despoiled in the 16th Century. A large 14th Century boss shows the murder of Thomas a Becket being murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170.
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journalpoet 39 months ago | reply
Would you please post the original image, no HDR etc.? Thanks. It is a beautiful building, needing no further beautification.
richard.heeks 35 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Exeter Cathedral, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
masonic encyclopaedia 33 months ago | reply
My name is Jens Rusch and I´m the founder of european masonic encyclopedia named
www.freimaurer-wiki.de/index.php/Dombau
and I´m preparing an article about european cathedrals. It would be great, if you could give me permission, to add this image, of course with credits and backlink.
Best regards Jens
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ScrapbookingmemoriesforDianne 2 months ago | reply
A beautiful cathedral!