cathedral n.

  • Rising Above the Rooftops - Lincoln Cathedral, England
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    The tall towers - and even part of the huge facade - of Lincoln Cathedral rise above the surrounding rooftops. View from northwest. The central tower was rebuilt around 1240 and raised to its present height in 1311; the twin west towers were built in the early 13th century and raised at the end of the 14th century. Lincoln, England. David Joyal

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
15
Getty AAT ID
300007501
Term Type
building/structure category
Hierarchy Level
term
Term Title
cathedral
Alpha/Index Term
cathedral
Term Slug
cathedral
Category Title
cathedrals
Category Slug
cathedrals
Quality
8
Notability
5 - average
Parent Terms
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Child Terms
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Related Terms
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