St David's Cathedral

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St David's Cathedral Description

The cathedral in St David's, one of Britain's earliest, was built in a hollow to escape the attentions of marauders from the sea. Consequently from the immediately surrounding area only the tower can be seen. The precincts of the cathedral were enclosed by a wall in the 13th C. The cathedral is mainly Late Norman (end of the 12th C), but 14th C. rebuilding has given the exterior a Decorated aspect. As in many early churches and cathedrals the original tower collapsed in 1220 and was rebuilt in 1250. The Lady Chapel was added in the Early English period. The west front was given its present form by Sir George Gilbert Scott between 1862 and 1878. While the exterior of the cathedral appears rather somber and austere, the rich variety of

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Hobbies & Activities category: Decorative arts display; Historic site; Architecture - Medieval; Christian sites

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St Davids Cathedral
23 Maes-yr-Hedydd
St Davids SA62 6QW
United Kingdom

http://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk

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