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Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in England, with the longest nave and overall length of any Gothic cathedral in Europe
Construction of the cathedral began in 1079 under Bishop Walkelin and the building was formally consecrated on April 8 1093
The cathedral was originally founded in 642 on an immediately adjoining site to the north. This building became known as the Old Minster. It became part of a monastic settlement in 971 Link
Cathedral website: Link
Construction of the cathedral began in 1079 under Bishop Walkelin and the building was formally consecrated on April 8 1093
The cathedral was originally founded in 642 on an immediately adjoining site to the north. This building became known as the Old Minster. It became part of a monastic settlement in 971 Link
Cathedral website: Link
by Paul Gillett
Created: Sun, 3 Jul 2011, Updated: Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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