Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral is a medieval Gothic church in southwest England, begun in the 12th century. It is famed for its twin towers, vaulted ceiling, and rich architectural history.
Description
Exeter Cathedral, officially the Cathedral Church of St Peter, is an Anglican cathedral in Exeter, Devon, and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. Completed around 1400, it is renowned for its astronomical clock, early medieval misericords, and the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world.
The cathedral stands on a site previously occupied by Roman buildings and was founded in 1050, when the bishop’s seat was moved from Crediton. Originally built in the Norman style, it was largely rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries in the Decorated Gothic style, while preserving its distinctive twin Norman towers. Constructed from local stone, the building reflects both continuity and architectural innovation.
Exeter Cathedral suffered damage during the Civil War and the Second World War, particularly during the 1942 Baedeker Blitz, but was carefully restored. Today, it is considered one of England’s finest medieval cathedrals, valued for its architecture, historic artworks, and cultural significance.
Address
The Cloisters 1, Exeter, United Kingdom
Established
c.1400
Official website
Wikipedia article