The original Norman east end of the Cathedral was built upon a crypt, which remains virtually unchanged. It contains a well, underneath the High Altar, which my pre-date the present Cathedral.*
This superb low-vaulted stone crypt, which floods in rainy months, dates from the 11th century, the earliest phase of building the Cathedral. Here you’ll find Antony Gormley’s mysterious life-size sculpture of a solitary man, Sound II, sometimes standing up to its knees in water.
*from a sign board by the crypt
Beautiful – I find crypts so beautiful and the statue is lovely. We once found a Grimley statue by a canal near Lapworth totally unexpectedly and it was so moving.
The statue looks really good situated in the crypt in the way it is.
If the crypt has largely lasted from the 11th century, the design in general and the stones in particular must have been stunning.
We didn’t get to walk around the crypt you can only do that on a guided tour. I hope to do so one day
the bronze ssculpturegave depth to each of these three fabulous shots Cherie….peter:)
It does add something to the view.
sorry for all of the grammar mistakes… and i haven’t even been into the rum yet:-)
….re-peter:)
HaHa, maybe you need some
It must be quite a sight to see the statue deep in water, Cherie
I would love to see it in water. Alan has mentioned that he has seen it like that!
How magnificent this place is!
I really enjoy your wonderful destinations to explore
I am glad that you like the places I share
Why Sound II?
I prefer Angel in the Crypt!
Echos in the crypt?