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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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