Cathedrals have either been founded and built as such, or were originally parish or monastic churches that were elevated to cathedral status. Missionary activity, ecclesiastical power and, more recently, demographic considerations have determined the creation or reorganisation of sees.
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moncathedral.tripod.com/id2.html
moncathedral.tripod.com/id2.html
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Mr. Deutsch's Virtual Textbook; Cathedrals ... DON'T MISS: There are also secondary statements on a few of the pages which further discuss info about a cathedral. ... ;;; Most cathedrals are built in the shape of a cross.; There is a main aisle and smaller chapels to the side of the main aisle for smaller events and services.
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kevin.lps.org/Middle_ages/cathedrals/index.html
kevin.lps.org/Middle_ages/cathedrals/index.html
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The history of Britain and the aspirations of her Christian communities can be traced in the glorious excesses of the cathedrals. From Norman grandeur to the modern interpretations found in Liverpool and Coventry, explore the changing styles of the cathedrals in our midst.
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www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/architecture_cathedral_01...
www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/architecture_cathedral_01.shtml
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St Hugh's life was pivotal to the history of Lincoln Cathedral. In his lifetime, he was known as ... As with many of the cathedrals in Britain, much of the medieval art was destroyed during the Civil War. Little remains of the vivid colour that would have transformed the cathedral's bare stone into glorious spectacle.
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www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/architecture_cathedral_07...
www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/architecture_cathedral_07.shtml
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Cathedral - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A cathedral (French cathédrale from Lat. cathedra , "seat" from the Greek kathedra (καθέδρα), seat, bench, from kata "down" + hedra seat, base, chair) is a Christian church that contains t...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral
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Cathedrals using the architecture of the pointed arch, ribbed vault and flying buttress, which developed in France in the mid 12C and spread through Europe ... Open Directory Arts: Architecture: History: Periods and Styles: Gothic...
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Cathedrals in France whose architecture mainly dates from the medieval period, whether or not they had cathedral status in that period. ... Churches more than 50 years old within the UK which house the 'cathedra' or seat of a bishop of any denomination. Their history, preservation, study and presentation to the public...
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Cathedrals in France whose architecture mainly dates from the medieval period, whether or not they had cathedral status in that period ... Open Directory Regional: Europe: France: Arts and Entertainment: Architecture...
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Cathedrals in Italy whose architecture mainly dates from the medieval period ... Open Directory Regional: Europe: Italy: Arts and Entertainment: Architecture ... Last update: 9:46 PT, Saturday, April 14, 2001 - edit...
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