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Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral is the cathedral church of Winchester, England, and the seat of the Bishop of Winchester. The present building was constructed between 1079 and 1532 and combines Norman fabric with extensive Perpendicular Gothic remodelling, forming a very long and wide medieval cathedral noted for its nave, crossing tower, retroquire and large west window.

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First raised

1001

Its prime

1532

Today

Restored

As it stood in 1532

The shape it held in its prime.

Extremely long, wide ashlar-stone nave in Perpendicular Gothic, with repeated pointed-arch bays, tall clerestory windows and strong vertical buttresses; a square Norman crossing tower rises near the midline; a grand Perpendicular west front with a very large traceried window and flanking pinnacles terminates the axis. Roofs are leaded or slate, the masonry a warm beige with weathering; the cathedral sits behind a short iron railing with a grass forecourt and paved approach.

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11 places to explore in 1532.

The record describes 11 distinct spots at Winchester Cathedral — including 8 interiors: nave, view looking east, nave, view looking west toward the great west window, crossing beneath the central (norman) tower and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Exterior approach — west front and lawnGreat West Window (exterior)Long south exterior elevationNave, view looking eastNave, view looking west toward the Great West WindowCrossing beneath the central (Norman) towerNorth nave aisleTransept interiorEarly English retroquire and Perpendicular presbyteryLady Chapel interior (east end extension)South chantry chapel (retroquire)

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