Exeter Cathedral was founded in AD 1050 and is commonly regarded as Devon’s greatest building. The Cathedral Church of St Peter, with its imposing Norman towers, owes its Gothic style to Bishop Bronescombe who started rebuilding in the late 13th century. The present building was not completed until the mid 14th century by Bishop Grandisson and has been at the heart of the city ever since. This talk, by the Exeter Cathedral Archaeologist, will describe the structural history of the cathedral, will place it in the story of medieval architecture in England in the Middle Ages, and will describe new insights in understanding this much-researched church.
John Allan is the Exeter Cathedral Archaeologist, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Archaeological Adviser for Glastonbury Abbey. He was formerly (1984-2004) Curator of Antiquities at Exeter Museum. He has published one book and numerous papers on the archaeology and architecture of South-West England.
Booking is advisable and places will b allocated on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are £5 and available in advance from the DRA office. To reserve a ticket please call Abi on 01548 830832 or email abi@dra.uk.net bi
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