Barnack stone

  • Peterborough Cathedral Peterborough, England 1118-1238

    Originally an abbey church, Peterborough Cathedral is a Norman and Gothic building featuring an unusual triple facade, a rare medieval painted ceiling, magnificent fan vaulting, and the tomb of Catherine of Aragon.

  • Norwich Cathedral Norwich, England

    Dating primarily from the 12th century, the beautiful Norwich Cathedral features a magnificent set of roof bosses, misericords, monuments and more.

  • Abbey Gate Bury St. Edmunds, England 1340

    The great gate of the Abbey of St Edmund. Begun after the riots of 1327 but before 1346; completed after 1353. Barnack stone. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys and battlements.

  • Norman Tower Bury St. Edmunds, England

    Monastic gate, now used as a belfry for the Cathedral Church of St James (qv). Built under Abbot Anselm between 1120 and 1148; Romanesque. Restored by LN Cottingham in 1846/7. Barnack stone.