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Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Salisbury, England. The cathedral is considered the beau idéal of Early English Gothic design.
Salisbury Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, that was constructed between 1220 and 1258. It houses one of only four surviving copies of the Magna Carta. Known as the Cathedral of St. Mary, the building was raised to help found a new city called New Sarum.
Nov 24, 2020 · Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire is perhaps the finest example of Early English Gothic architecture in existence. Discover the UK’s tallest church spire and the best surviving of the four remaining copies of the 800 year-old Magna Carta.
Enjoy the serenity and splendour of this stunning Cathedral, gaze up at Britain’s tallest spire, explore Britain’s largest Cathedral Close and Cloisters, see the world’s oldest mechanical clock and the best-preserved original 1215 Magna Carta – all in one beautiful place.
Discover a medieval masterpiece, with Britain’s tallest spire, largest cloisters, and biggest Cathedral Close, as well as an original 1215 Magna Carta. Come and see what makes Salisbury Cathedral one of England’s ‘must-see’ historical attractions.
Salisbury sits in the heart of Wiltshire’s countryside, and offers some beautiful walks and cycling routes. Cycle parking is available in the Cathedral Close and in the city centre. By Car. If you are using a Sat Nav or GPS, Salisbury Cathedral’s postcode is SP1 2EJ.
There are so many superlatives consorting with the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Salisbury: it has the tallest spire in Britain (404 feet); it houses the best preserved of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta (1215); it has the oldest working clock in Europe (1386); it has the largest cathedral cloisters and ...
Salisbury Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. The main body was completed in only 38 years, starting in 1220. It is considered to be one of the leading examples of Early English architecture. [1] The cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom (123m/404 ft). [1]
The Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury and the Mother Church of the Diocese of Salisbury. For over 800 years the Cathedral has drawn pilgrims, worshippers and visitors alike into the mystery of faith and the presence of God. Click here to visit the Salisbury Cathedral website.
Salisbury Cathedral has been a place of worship, welcome, and hospitality for over 800 years. Its Spire (the tallest in the country and a feat of medieval engineering) rises to a breath-taking 404ft/123m, guiding travellers, merchants, and pilgrims to the historic city.
