Salisbury Cathedral from the meadows

Colin Hollywood
Salisbury Cathedral from the meadows by Colin Hollywood
Salisbury Cathedral from the meadows by Colin Hollywood

Salisbury Cathedral from the meadows

Salisbury Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located in Salisbury, England. It is considered one of the leading examples of Early English architecture.
The cathedral has the tallest church spire in Europe (123m/404ft). It also has the largest cloister and the largest cathedral close in Britain (80 acres).
The foundation stone was laid on 28 April 1220. Due to the high water table in the location, the cathedral was built on only four feet of foundations, and by 1258 the nave, transepts and choir were complete. The west front was ready by 1265. The cloisters and chapter house were completed around 1280. Because the cathedral was built in only 38 years, Salisbury Cathedral has a single consistent architectural style, Early English Gothic.

The cathedral is the subject of famous paintings by John Constable. The view depicted in the paintings has changed very little in almost two centuries.
This image is taken from almost the exact spot from where he set one of those paintings.

Salisbury Cathedral from the meadows belongs to the following groups:

Religious Art & Photography and Wessex UK - ancient and modern
  • Colin Hollywood

    Colin Hollywood, 4 months ago

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill, 4 months ago

    Beautiful capture, glorious Cathedral, and wonderful surrounding area, gorgeous imagery and colour, great legend

  • Dave Law

    Dave Law, 4 months ago

    Another beautiful scene well captured.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz, 4 months ago

    nice scenery…and comp….

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos, 4 months ago

    Very interesting histroy Colin!!! and what an amazing church….what a feat to have built that so long ago!! Wonderful image!! *-)

  • nemirna

    nemirna, 4 months ago

    Top photo!

  • Priscilla Turner

    Priscilla Turner, 4 months ago

    What no scaffolding?

  • Tina Hogg

    Tina Hogg, 4 months ago

    Excellent viewpoint for this magnificent cathedral. Interesting notes too.

  • Colin Hollywood

    Colin Hollywood, 4 months ago

    Many thanks everyone for your lovely comments (and apologies for the delay – a hectic couple of weeks is to blame!)

  • YELLOWJACKET

    YELLOWJACKET, 4 months ago

    BEAUTIFUL SHOT HERE AND GREAT HISTORICAL COMMENTS

  • pauline tims

    pauline tims, 3 months ago

    Wonderful shot of the beautiful place. i try and go there each time I get back to UK,(from Melbourne) I live in Loders Dorset for a while. I love Dorset with a passion!!

  • mjphotos

    mjphotos, 3 months ago

    Stunning

  • Colin Hollywood

    Colin Hollywood, 3 months ago

    Thanks everyone!

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