Salisbury Cathedral
Monumental ConstructionDescription
Salisbury Cathedral is a monumental construction in United Kingdom, Europe.
Salisbury Cathedral is distinguished by its coherent Early English Gothic design and exceptionally tall spire. Set within a spacious cathedral close, it also preserves a medieval mechanical clock and an original exemplification of Magna Carta. The main cathedral was built between 1220 and 1258. The tower and spire were completed later, by about 1330, so the principal construction interval does not date every part of the monument.
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| Date | 1220 CE - 1258 CE The main cathedral was built between 1220 and 1258. The tower and spire were completed later, by about 1330, so the principal construction interval does not date every part of the monument. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Salisbury Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Salisbury Cathedral is distinguished by its coherent Early English Gothic design and exceptionally tall spire. Set within a spacious cathedral close, it also preserves a medieval mechanical clock and an original exemplification of Magna Carta. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Salisbury Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,239 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,220 CE - 1,258 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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