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Author: Warwick Rodwell Publisher: Liverpool University Press ISBN: 1848022204 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 660
Book Description
Archaeological excavation, architectural survey and historical research carried out between 1978 and 1993 have elucidated the origins and early development of Wells Cathedral. Study concentrated primarily on the cloister and its adjuncts, and excavation took place in the adjoining ‘Camery’ garden. Here lay an ancient cemetery and the foundations of a succession of demolished buildings, ranging in date from Roman to post-medieval. Collectively, these enshrined a continuous development of religious and sepulchral activity, probably from the fourth to the mid-sixteenth century; secular uses followed. Adjacent to the Camery are the springs from which Wells takes its name. The first mention of the ‘holy well’ and minster church of St Andrew is in A.D. 766. Excavation yielded a complex stratigraphic sequence, demonstrating how an anonymous late Roman mausoleum burial probably provided the raison d’être for the development of a Middle Saxon cemetery and chapel, and hence for the origins of Wells Cathedral itself in 909. The establishment of this sequence is uniquely important in the history of English cathedral archaeology and sets Wells alongside developments in continental Europe.
Author: Warwick Rodwell Publisher: Liverpool University Press ISBN: 1848022204 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 660
Book Description
Archaeological excavation, architectural survey and historical research carried out between 1978 and 1993 have elucidated the origins and early development of Wells Cathedral. Study concentrated primarily on the cloister and its adjuncts, and excavation took place in the adjoining ‘Camery’ garden. Here lay an ancient cemetery and the foundations of a succession of demolished buildings, ranging in date from Roman to post-medieval. Collectively, these enshrined a continuous development of religious and sepulchral activity, probably from the fourth to the mid-sixteenth century; secular uses followed. Adjacent to the Camery are the springs from which Wells takes its name. The first mention of the ‘holy well’ and minster church of St Andrew is in A.D. 766. Excavation yielded a complex stratigraphic sequence, demonstrating how an anonymous late Roman mausoleum burial probably provided the raison d’être for the development of a Middle Saxon cemetery and chapel, and hence for the origins of Wells Cathedral itself in 909. The establishment of this sequence is uniquely important in the history of English cathedral archaeology and sets Wells alongside developments in continental Europe.
Author: Robert William Dunning Publisher: Scala Books ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
This book is a visual celebration of the atmosphere and architectural beauties of one of England's finest cathedrals. Large specially commissioned photographs intersperse short essays about the Cathedral's history and daily life. A large, handsome format and stunning colour photography make this an irresistible memento for worshippers, visitors and enthusiasts of church architecture, history and design. SELLING POINTS: *Beautifully designed and illustrated book on the history and architecture of an extraordinary cathedral *Specially commissioned photographs and text by expert staff at the cathedral 175 colour illustrations
Author: Carolyn Marino Malone Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9047405315 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 326
Book Description
This interdisciplinary study interprets the façade of Wells Cathedral as an integral part of thirteenth-century Church liturgy and politics. The façade promoted the aims of the church of Wells, the Fourth Lateran Council, and the English Church and State following Magna Carta.
Author: Jerry Sampson Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
A detailed look at the construction and restoration of almost 300 medieval sculptures of Wells Cathedral. The text provides a clear picture of how the facade was constructed and how it looked when the medieval paint was still fresh and describes how and when repairs were made over its 700-year history.
Author: Nikolaus Pevsner Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 9780300096408 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 600
Book Description
Highlights of this volume are a full account of the Georgian marvels of Bath, and a separate section on the port of Bristol, whose sumptuous Victorian commercial buildings are among the best of their date in England.
Author: Warwick Rodwell
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