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Southwell Cathedral

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Nottinghamshire (2 castles) 

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 Remains

Excellent remains

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Only open at certain times

 Location53.07792,-0.955631 (Google Maps) DirectionsDirections via Google Maps
 County

Nottinghamshire (2 castles) 

 Categories

 Remains

Excellent remains

 Access

Only open at certain times

 Location
53.07792,-0.955631
 Directions
Directions via Google Maps
outhwell Cathedral is one of the smallest of the Cathedrals in England and is in the smallest Cathedral city. The buildings were founded by Secular Canons. The more impressive aspects of this Cathedral lie inside and include the carved leaves. The Chapter-house built at the end of the thirteenth century is octagonal but smaller than other examples and so does not need the central pier that other have to support the roof. The 'Leaves of Southwell' as they are known consist of vine and ivy, buttercups and Hawthorns, plus many more, and one carving also includes a Green Man, a face surrounded by leaves and sometimes with leaves coming out of the mouth. The Green Man is thought to be a Pagan motif, and examples can be seen in many Cathedrals and churches around the country.

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1108

(to 1150)

Southwell Cathedral nave

Work began on the nave and transepts of Southwell Cathedral and work continued until 1150. ¹

1295

(to 1300)

Southwell Cathedral Chapter-house

Work began on the Chapter-house of Southwell Cathedral in 1295 and continued until 1300 ¹

1450

...

Southwell Cathedral West window

The West window of Southwell Cathedral was begun in this year. ¹

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  • 1. John Harvey, English Cathedrals, 1961

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