Gloucester Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Gloucester, England
Gloucester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Gloucester, England, combining Norman round pillars with Gothic architectural elements. The main body extends between the massive columns, while tall pointed arch windows bring light into the interior space.
Building work started in 1089 after fire destroyed the earlier Saxon church on the site. Norman work on the main body ended around 1121, followed later by Gothic renovations and extensions in the choir area.
The name derives from the Roman settlement Glevum, which later grew into the present town. Visitors notice in the cloister the earliest surviving fan vaulting in England, still displaying 14th-century craftsmanship today.
Daily worship services are open to all and take place throughout the day, while guided visits are available outside prayer times. The cloister and main areas are accessible at ground level, though some upper sections require climbing stairs.
The east window from the mid-14th century ranks among the largest medieval glass windows in England and depicts scenes from biblical narratives. Forty Green Men are hidden within the choir seats, linking old nature symbols with church art.
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