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Worcester Cathedral

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Worcester Cathedral was first founded in 680 by as with many cathedrals of this period nothing remains of it, except the crypt which dates from the 10th century.
The Normans rebuilt the Anglo Saxon cathedral in their own image starting in about 1080 although most of the current cathedral dates from the 12th and 13th century.
The Norman Crypt for a large part remains and was built from 1084-1089 although the eastern portion of it was filled in later to provide foundation support for the cathedral above. 744 square metres of floor space remains.
Buried in the church is King John of Robin Hood fame. His tomb features the oldest surviving royal effigy in the United Kingdom.
The cathedral was heavily restored by George Gilbert Scott and A E Perkins in the 1860s who fashioned it to make it even more Gothic.

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Renovation Architect: George Gilbert Scott

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Reference No.: 646
First Uploaded: 19-02-2006
Last Editorial Date: 05-06-2009

Building Location

Address: 10a College Green, Worcester. WR1 2LH
Council: Worcester City Council
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom

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Building Specification

Status: Complete
Construction start date: 950
Completion date: 1375
Renovation Date: 1868
Heritage Status: Grade I
Style: Gothic

Pinnacle Height (AGL): 62.00
Pinnacle Type: Spire
Roof Height (AGL): 60.00

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Primary Use: Place of Worship