Grand Tour of Winchester Part VII: 200 Years of The Cage Chantry

Grand Tour of Winchester Part VII: 200 Years of The Cage Chantry

In Winchester Cathedral are six free-standing chantries dating from the mid-14th C to the mid-16th C. They provide an interesting comparison of Perpendicular micro-architecture over two hundred years, demonstrating the innovative and master accomplishment of medieval...

Grand Tour of Winchester Part VI: The Cathedral Retrochoir & Chantries

Grand Tour of Winchester Part VI: The Cathedral Retrochoir & Chantries

To describe the architecture of a cathedral is a significant task and perhaps ends up as dry facts. At Winchester the magnificent nave, choir, chancel or sanctuary are a wonder to behold and experiencing the space is an aim in itself. What I thought perhaps to bring...

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Exploring Building History is a non-commercial site. It is my own personal musings on architectural history. There is wealth of built heritage in England, and as I explore and think about what I see, I post my reflections on this site.