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Chichester Cathedral

Chichester Cathedral is the medieval seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester, a cruciform stone cathedral combining Norman and Gothic work. Notable features include its tall masonry spire over the crossing, double aisles flanking the nave, and a free‑standing bell tower set north of the west end.

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First raised

1075

Its prime

1402

Today

Still standing

As it stood in 1402

What Chichester Cathedral looked like in its prime.

A low cruciform cathedral of pale ashlar stone with a tall, slender masonry spire rising from the central tower; paired western towers flank a plain west front. The roof over the aisled nave and choir is of lead (grey) and the eastern end projects as a long Lady chapel with large Decorated Gothic windows. Flying buttresses and pinnacles support the eastern vaulting. To the north of the west front stands a separate Perpendicular bell tower; the south side opens onto a cloister and gardens.

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9 places to explore in 1402.

The record describes 9 distinct spots at Chichester Cathedral, including 6 interiors: nave looking east towards the choir, within the double aisles beside the nave, crossing beneath the central tower and spire and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Approach to the west front with paired towers and central spireNorth side exterior by the free‑standing bell towerSouth cloister opening onto the cathedral gardenNave looking east towards the choirWithin the double aisles beside the naveCrossing beneath the central tower and spireChoir with tombs and screenLady chapel at the east endSouth transept and Chapel of Saint Pantaleon (Canons' Vestry)

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