Work began on the chapter house and its vestibule that links it to the north transept after the transepts were completed. The style of the chapter house is of the early Decorated Period where geometric patterns were used in the tracery of the windows, which were wider than those of early styles. However, the work was completed before the appearance of the ogee curve, an S-shaped double curve which was extensively used at the end of this period. The windows cover almost all of the upper wall space, filling the chapter house with light. The chapter house is octagonal, as is the case in many cathedrals, but is notable in that it has no central column supporting the roof. The wooden roof, which was of an innovative design, is light enough to be able to be supported by the buttressed walls. The chapter house has many sculptured heads above the canopies, representing some of the finest Gothic sculpture in the country. There are human heads, no two alike, and some pulling faces; angels; animals and grotesques. Unique to the transepts and chapter house is the use of Purbeck marble to adorn the piers, adding to the richness of decoration
Arundel, Roman Catholic, Cathedral, Church, Our Lady and Sir Philip Howard, Organ Loft, Interior, Stained Glass Window, Sussex, English, England, UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, British, IPSV2671,
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The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of Arundel, built by the Howard Family in the 19th Century - the Earls of Arundel and Dukes of Norfolk.
North east aspect; Chapter House; Medieval Cathedral; Cathedral spires; Lichfield; Midlands; United Kingdom; Staffordshire; small cathedral city; Anglo Saxon heritage; market town; coaching centre;
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Lichfield is the only medieval Cathedral in Britain with three spires, a dramatic symbol of the Trinity. The first Bishop was recorded in AD669. There are 113 statues on the west front of the building and 766 Carved heads in the Cathedral.
Malmesbury Abbey England Wiltshire Monastery 12th Century 1180AD Norman Arch Elmer Flying Monk King Athelstan Tomb Aldhelm Stained glass Saxon King Cotswold Great Britain UK Tourism Tourist
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Kent : ROCHESTER CASTLE, built in 1120 by King Henry I, and the spire of ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL, built 1077, are seen from the west across the tidal River Medway.
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