2019

Portsmouth Cathedral (set of 2 images)

Portsmouth Cathedral

The medieval building, cruciform in shape with a square tower over the crossing, was built of assorted stone including Caen and Binstead.

It was consecrated in two stages: chancel and nave by Bishop Toclyve of Winchester in 1188, and the two transept altars and churchyard on the 12th March 1196 by Godfrey de Lucy, Toclyve's successor.

The style of the architecture is known as "transitional", between Norman and Early English. LinkExternal link

Grade I and Category A listed buildings and structures

Grade I listed buildings and structures are of exceptional, even international importance. There are over 6,000 in the country. Only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I listed.
In Scotland the classification is Category A
Index: LinkExternal link

All images in SZ6399, taken Thursday, 19 September, 2019, by N Chadwick, near to Portsmouth, England

Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites


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