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Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral
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Winchester Cathedral, officially known as "The Cathedral Church of The Holy and Indivisible Trinity," was constructed between 1079 and 1093 in Winchester, a city that once served as England's first capital before London assumed this role in the 12th century. The edifice is known for its nave, which is among the longest in Europe.

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Construction of the cathedral began in 1079 and concluded in 1093. As early as 1043, Edward the Confessor was crowned on this site. William the Conqueror and some of his successors also chose Winchester as a coronation site in addition to London. The transept was built between 1079 and 1090, with the northern transept and the crypt remaining as examples of early Romanesque architecture. Following a collapse in 1107, the crossing piers were reinforced and the crossing tower rebuilt.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0

This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.

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