Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon (Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Exeter)
Exeter Cathedral is formally known as “The Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Exeter”. The construction of the cathedral began in 1112 AD in the Norman style but a major rebuild between 1270 and 1350 converted the church to the Decorated Gothic style.
The beautiful front of the church
Facade
The church is well known for the three rows of sculptures decorating its facade (see below). These sculptures are in varying degrees of deterioration.
The facade of the church
Bishop’s Throne
The interior of the cathedral features the magnificent Bishop’s Throne (see below) which is 18 meters tall. It is one of several highlights within.
Bishop’s Throne within the church
Vault Ceiling
The cathedral in Exeter is equally well known for its ceiling or “vault” which was designed as a vision of heaven. This vault extends for 96 meters and is the longest of its kind anywhere in the world. This style of vaulting is called “tierceron”.
The superb ceiling vaulting and organ
Bosses
The vault incorporates round stones called “bosses”. The boss in the center below shows the murder of St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Knights loyal to King Henry II hacked to death the prelate within his own church.
Cathedral Bosses – the middle boss shows the murder of Thomas Becket
Access – Getting There
1 The Cloisters
Exeter EX1 1HS
Tel: 01392 285983
2010 John Westby
Read more on the history and design of the cathedral in Exeter.
Accommodation
Exeter offers a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes. Choose from a range of hotels and guest houses in Exeter including the four-star Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, the four-star Southernhay House Hotel, and Jurys Inn Exeter, also a four-star hotel.
See here for a complete list of accommodation in Exeter.
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