Exeter Cathedral Exeter, England

Considered the finest example of Decorated Gothic architecture anywhere, Exeter Cathedral was built mainly in the 13th and 14th centuries but also includes two stout Norman towers.

Facts & Stats on Exeter Cathedral

Go Historic ID
318451
Names
Exeter Cathedral
Cathedral Church of St Peter
Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Exeter
Location
Dates
13th C
Tags
Grade I listed building#1333352; since 1953

Visitor & Contact Information

Address
1a The Cloisters
Exeter, England
EX1 1HS
Coordinates
50.722506° N, 3.529948° W
National Grid Reference
SX 92115 92550
Website
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Contact
Main: 01392 285983
Shop: 01392 271354

Essays on Exeter Cathedral

Listed Building Description of Exeter Cathedral Written by

871/3/1 CATHEDRAL CLOSE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST PETER 29-JAN-53

GV I

Commenced 1275 in grey Beer limestone, completed mid C14. 7 bay nave, palm vaulted 1353 onwards. 7 bays to the East of the crossing, 4 to the choir, 3 to the presbytery. Lady chapel of 3 bays. East end completed circa 1310. Triforum added 1316-18. West front of mid C14 with much figure carving, restored and cleaned 1972. Norman towers over the transepts. Cathedral restored by Scott 1870-7. Minstrels Gallery, mid C14. Bishop's Throne of 1313-1317, one of the finest pieces of woodwork of its date... view full text »

Source: The National Heritage List for England
Crown copyright. Reprinted under the Open Government License.

Resources for Exeter Cathedral

  1. Official Website of Exeter Cathedral Official website.
  2. The National Heritage List for England English Heritage.

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About This Listing

Last Updated
February 4, 2015
First Published
October 8, 2013
Submitted by
Holly Hayes
Title
Exeter Cathedral - Exeter, England
URL
gohistoric.com/places/318451