Peterborough Cathedral is a stunning example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture located in the city of Peterborough, England. The building has undergone minor alterations since its completion in the 13th century, except for restorations in the 19th century and damages caused by the Civil War in the mid-17th century. Despite the cathedral’s vast scale, it… Continue reading Peterborough Cathedral’s Transept
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Heavenly Faces
Peterborough Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece, an almost complete Norman church with a unique Gothic facade that dates back to the 13th century. The structure has remained largely unaltered since its completion in the 13th century and retains its original wooden ceilings, painted decorations, and Gothic arches. The apse, which is a rarity in England,… Continue reading Heavenly Faces
“Cathedral of Peterborough”
Peterborough Cathedral is considered one of the finest buildings in England. It is an almost completely preserved Romanesque church covered by an extraordinary Gothic facade found in medieval Europe. Its construction began in the 12th century with the bulk of its structure being Norman, including its apse, a rarity in England. It has only undergone… Continue reading “Cathedral of Peterborough”
Benedict the Abbot
Peterborough Cathedral is an almost complete Romanesque church that was completed in the 13th century, and aside from a few restorations, little has been altered since then. The bulk of the church is 12th century Norman, and it even retains its apse and original flat wooden ceilings of nave and transept. The nave ceiling itself… Continue reading Benedict the Abbot
The Peterborough Rossetti Window
Peterborough Cathedral is an impressive Romanesque church located in England and is renowned for being one of the finest buildings in the country. The church is almost unaltered since its completion in the 13th century except for the restorations done during the 19th century and the damage caused by Civil War in the mid 17th… Continue reading The Peterborough Rossetti Window