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   When was Salisbury Cathedral built?

   • The present iteration of Salisbury Cathedral was completed in just 38 years, from 1220 to 1258 during the tenure of Bishop Richard Poore who donated the land upon which the cathedral was built. It is without question one of the nation’s most iconic medieval buildings.

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   Is Salisbury Cathedral an Anglican Cathedral?

   • Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Salisbury and is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury . The building is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English Gothic architecture.

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   Does Salisbury Cathedral have the tallest spire in the UK?

   • It holds claim to having the tallest church spire in the UK, as well as being home to the world’s oldest working clock. The present iteration of Salisbury Cathedral was completed in just 38 years, from 1220 to 1258 during the tenure of Bishop Richard Poore who donated the land upon which the cathedral was built.

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   Why is Salisbury Cathedral important?

   • Looking west from the choir to the nave, Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, England, begun 1220, photo: Dr. Steven Zucker (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) It was an ideal opportunity in the development of Early English Gothic architecture, and Salisbury Cathedral made full use of the new techniques of this emerging style.

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   Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Salisbury and is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury. The building is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English Gothic architecture.

   • Country: England
   • Years built: 1220–1320

   • Tower height: 225 feet (69 m) (without spire)
   • Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

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   Enjoy the serenity and splendour of this stunning Cathedral, gaze up at Britain’s tallest spire, explore Britain’s largest Cathedral Close and Cloisters, see the world’s oldest mechanical clock and the best-preserved original 1215 Magna Carta – all in one beautiful place. Plan Your Visit.

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   Experience 800 years of history. Discover a medieval masterpiece, with Britain’s tallest spire, largest cloisters, and biggest Cathedral Close, as well as an original 1215 Magna Carta. Come and see what makes Salisbury Cathedral one of England’s ‘must-see’ historical attractions.

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   Nov 24, 2020 · Salisbury, England, United Kingdom. Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire is perhaps the finest example of Early English Gothic architecture in existence. Discover the UK’s tallest church spire and the best surviving of the four remaining copies of the 800 year-old Magna Carta.

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Salisbury Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, that was constructed between 1220 and 1258. It houses one of only four surviving copies of the Magna Carta. Known as the Cathedral of St. Mary, the building was raised to help found a new city called New Sarum.

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   Salisbury Cathedral’s History. Discover a fascinating story. Over 900 years of history. Our story is one of stunning architecture and extraordinary human endeavour. People, rich and poor, famous and unknown, have worshipped and worked here for centuries.

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   There are so many superlatives consorting with the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Salisbury: it has the tallest spire in Britain (404 feet); it houses the best preserved of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta (1215); it has the oldest working clock in Europe (1386); it has the largest cathedral cloisters and cat...