Rochester Cathedral
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Exterior of Rochester Cathedral, Kent
Rochester Cathedral is a Norman church in Rochester, Kent, and the cathedral of the Anglican diocese of Rochester. It was originally founded in 604 AD, and rebuilt by the Normans. The present church was consecrated in 1130. It became a place of pilgrimage after William of Perth was murdered nearby in 1201.[1]
Rochester Cathedral Media
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Rochester Cathedral, main west front
Setts showing the outline of the first building.
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The cathedral's Great West Door, with stonework substantially unaltered since Ernulf's time
View over Rochester Cathedral from Rochester Castle
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Nave looking east towards the altar
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Nave and interior Norman features looking towards the Great West Door
Tympanum above the west door
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A Green Man depicted in the crossing ceiling
References
- ↑ Rochester Cathedral Official website of Rochester Cathedral