Chichester Cathedral (Pitkin Guides)
Chichester Cathedral by Robert T. Holtby, published by Jarrold Publishing in 1991, offers an insightful exploration of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. Located in Chichester, Sussex, this historic cathedral was founded in 1075 and showcases a blend of Norman and Gothic architectural styles. The book highlights the unique features of Chichester Cathedral, including its free-standing medieval bell tower and double aisles, as well as its significance as a landmark visible from the sea.
Readers will discover detailed descriptions of the cathedral’s architectural elements and its rich history, including rare medieval sculptures and modern art works such as tapestries and stained glass. The narrative emphasizes the cathedral’s role in the local landscape, particularly its spire, which stands out against the flat meadows of West Sussex. This edition serves as a guide for those interested in religious buildings and historic sites, providing a comprehensive overview of Chichester Cathedral’s artistic and cultural significance.
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The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, otherwise called Chichester Cathedral, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in Sussex, England. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the bishop was moved from Selsey.hichester Cathedral has fine architecture in both the Norman and the Gothic styles, and has been called by the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner “the most typical English Cathedral”.Despite this, Chichester has two architectural features that are unique among England’s medieval cathedrals—a free-standing medieval bell tower (or campanile) and double aisles.The cathedral contains two rare medieval sculptures, and many modern art works including tapestries, stained glass and sculpture, many of these commissioned by Dean Hussey.The spire of Chichester Cathedral, rising above its green copper roof, can be seen for many miles across the flat meadows of West Sussex and is a landmark for sailors, Chichester being one of only two medieval English cathedrals that is visible from the sea, the other being its near neighbour, Portsmouth Cathedral.
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