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CONSTRUCTION The structure of the cathedral is primarily in the Norman style, having been constructed at the behest of Bishop Herbert De Losinga between the late 11th century and about 1145. The total length of the building is 461 feet (140 metres). Significant alterations from later periods include a 315 foot (96 metre) spire completed in 1465, and a two-storey Cloister , the only such in England, which was built between 1300 and 1430. The cathedral is built of flint and mortar faced with Limestone Brought In From Caen . Standing at 315 feet, the cathedral's spire is the second tallest in England, and dominates the city skyline; only Salisbury Cathedral 's is higher. Like Salisbury and Ely, the cathedral lacks a ring of bells - the only three English cathedrals to do so. The bosses on the roof timbers number over 1,000. Each is decorated with a theological image and have been descibed as without parallel in the Christian world. The precinct of the Cathedral, the limit of the former monastery is between Tombland and the River Wensum - building materials were taken up the Wensum and unloaded at ''Pulls Ferry''. Cathedral Close, which runs from Tombland into the Cathedral grounds, contains several properties. The grounds also house the King Edward VI school, and statues to the Duke Of Wellington and Admiral Nelson . GATES There are two gates to the Cathedral grounds, both on Tombland (the pre-Norman marketplace). In 1420 Sir Thomas Erpingham , benefactor to the city, had the gate which bears his name built, sited opposite the west door of the Cathedral leading into Cathedral Close. THE OTHER CATHEDRAL It is one of two Cathedrals in the city, the other being the Roman Catholic St John The Baptist Cathedral, Norwich , built 1882. As the two Cathedrals are at opposite ends of the city, this causes much confusion amongst tourists who are directed towards 'the Cathedral'. As the oldest and most established of the two, this is felt to be the 'main' Cathedral in the city. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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