The Norwich Cathedral comes 2nd after the Salisbury Cathedral when it comes to size and it dates back to the 13th and 14th century. Built of off flint rubble and limestone ashlar it has rarely changed its original form. The cathedral contains to intersecting segments of a circle which gives it its main features and shape.
Norwich Cathedral is located in Norwich, Norfolk and it’s an English cathedral. It is seen to be part of the 12 heritage sites for Norwich, Norfolk and has been dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. 1096 was the year when the construction of the cathedral started and because of that, two churches were demolished just to make room for the Norwich Cathedral. Its construction finished 50 years later in 1145.
Norwich Cathedral, England, UK
Over the course of time damage had occurred to the cathedral so it caused several periods of rebuilding. The cathedral is located near the lowest part of the Norwich plan, which is northern area. The overall structure of the building came from the Norman period and is primarily in Norman style, while during the Medieval period is when the cathedral faced its most damage. The riots of 1272 played a heavy toll on the Norwich Cathedral.
Nowadays modern work can be showcased throughout the cathedral, there is no extra charge to visit it, most visitors make suggestions for donations to the cathedral each year. The furnishings have been dated from the periods of 16th, 16th and the 19th century which have a very fine selection of misericords. The subject matter ranges from mythological and everyday portraits. The cathedral also plays home to choir which is directed by David Dunnett, who has become the master of music, the choir sings at many other churches around and has released a CD as well, so you can buy this souvenir on your way.
The Norwich Cathedral is a host of many attractions and has still remained to keep its historical roots in the town of Norwich. The present spire that is located in the cathedral today was an addition that was added during the late fifteenth century.
