On 28th April 1220 the foundation stones for a new Cathedral were laid here at ‘New Sarum’ (Salisbury). The church was consecrated in 1258, with the Chapter House and Cloisters completed in 1266. What is now the tallest spire in Britain (123m/404ft) was added between 1310 and 1330.
With its soaring pointed arches and slender columns, Salisbury is unique in being built almost entirely in one architectural style – Early English Gothic.
Originally answerable to the Pope, the Cathedral has been part of the autonomous Church of England since 1534 when Henry VIII split from the Church of Rome.*
*From Salisbury Cathedral – A Pocket Tour
The people give scale to this wonderful cathedral. Wonderful details.
We always think cathedrals are like museums to us.
It is a fabulous Cathedral. The visit was like a pilgrimage to me. I didn’t get to go inside last time I was in Salisbury, many years ago. The visit was long overdue and well worth the wait.
There is a lot of fascinating history within the walls
Oh, what fantastic photos! I’ve always wanted to visit Salisbury Cathedral but have never quite managed it yet.
You should try and make time I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy it
How do you get such details in your photographs when the subject is so high up, Cherie?
I have a long zoom lens and it is the quality of the lens that gives the clarity. That and not shaking the camera as I take the photograph.
I know I drove by this with my Mum when I was 12 but for the life of me, I can’t recall if we went in!
It is a lovely Cathedral