Peterborough Cathedral.
"The church is the third that has stood here. The first was
founded about 600, consecrated in 664, and burnt by the
Danes in 870. The next church was begun in 972, but was
burnt in 1116.
The present building was commenced in 1117, and in 1140
the choir was ready for use. The church was then extended
westward. It was originally intended that the nave should have
only eight bays, the aisles seven, with a tower at the end of
each aisle ; but, in rivalry of the monks of Ely, the Peterborough monks extended the nave westward two more bays ;
the work was not finished till 1190."
Extract from "An itinerary of the English Cathedrals .." (Open Library)
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Address:
Peterborough Cathedral,
Cathedral Office,
Minster Precincts,
Peterborough PE1 1XS
Website: www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk
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Some of the best cathedrals...... |
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England: St Paul's Cathedral |
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| England:
York
Minster |
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| England:
Canterbury Cathedral |
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| Scotland:
St Giles Cathedral |
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| Wales:
St David's Cathedral |
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