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Norwich Cathedral Description
The gleaming white Norwich Cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, with a striking spire which is a prominent landmark, has preserved its Norman character better than any other church in England. The building of Norwich cathedral was begun in 1096 by Herbert de Losinga (bishop 1091-1119), who transferred the episcopal see of Thetford to Norwich in 1092. The choir and aisles were completed in 1101, and the nave by his successor Eborard or Everard (bishop 1121-46). The spire collapsed in 1362 and was rebuilt in Decorated style. In the 15th century the nave and presbytery were re-roofed and a Perpendicular window was inserted in the west front. The spire (315ft/96m) is the highest in England after Salisbury.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Medieval;  Christian sites
Norwich Cathedral Highlights

Bishop's Palace

Norwich Cathedral's Bishop's Palace, with a doorway dating from about 1430, and St John's Chapel (1322) are now part of Norwich School. Formerly named King Edward VI School, it was founded as a
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Cloister

The Monk's Door and the Prior's Door lead through to the two-story cloister, built between 1297 and 1425. Its passageways are full of embellishments in a range of styles from Decorated to Perpendicular and contain more than 400 superb bosses.

Interior

The interior of Norwich cathedral has an nave with fourteen bays, mainly in the early Norman style, with low massive columns. The windows are Decorated and Perpendicular; the glass is mainly 19th
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Address
Norwich Cathedral
62 The Close
Norwich NR1 4EH
United Kingdom
http://www.cathedral.org.uk
Hours
January 1 to May 14
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Open7:307:307:307:307:307:307:30
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
May 15 to September 15
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Open7:307:307:307:307:307:307:30
Closed19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
September 16 to December 31
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Open7:307:307:307:307:307:307:30
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
FREE
Tips
Donations accepted.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
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