York Minster, Gothic cathedral in York, England
This limestone cathedral measures 160 meters in length and 76 meters in width, making it one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe.
The construction of the cathedral began in 1220, with the current transept built between 1220 and 1270, followed by the chapter house and nave.
The Great East Window, completed in 1408, represents the largest collection of medieval stained glass in Britain, displaying intricate religious and historical scenes.
The cathedral functions as the seat of the Archbishop of York and serves as the mother church for the Diocese of York and Province of York.
The Five Sisters Window in the north transept features five lancet windows, each reaching over 16 meters in height with geometric patterns.
Location: York
Location: City of York
Inception: 1220
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
Length: 160 m
Width: 76 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://www.yorkminster.org
Made from material: limestone
Address: Minster Yard YO1 7HH York
Website: http://yorkminster.org
GPS coordinates: 53.96194,-1.08194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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Railings and gates attached to north west corner of York Minster
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1, Chapter House Street
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Chapter house of York Minster
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