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Cathedrals of which a large portion of the architecture is Norman.

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• Canterbury Cathedral

  http://www.hillside.co.uk/arch/cathedral/nave.html
  An illustrated report by Kevin Blockley and Paul Bennett on the discovery by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust of remains of the Anglo-Saxon cathedral. Plan and reconstruction drawing.

• Carlisle Cathedral

  http://www.carlislecathedral.org.uk/
  Official guide to Carlisle Cathedral, founded in 1122, and one of the smallest cathedrals in England.

• Durham Cathedral

  https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/
  The official web-site includes some images.

• Ely Cathedral

  http://www.elycathedral.org/
  Attractive official site for this magnificent Norman Cathedral, founded in 673 as a monastery by a Saxon princess. History and interactive map with photographs and details. Visitor information.

• Norwich Cathedral

  http://www.cathedral.org.uk/
  The official site for this magnificent Romanesque and Gothic building supplies a gallery of expandable photographs and a description, outline history and bibliography.

• Peterborough Cathedral

  http://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/
  The official site of the cathedral built as an abbey in 1118. An outstanding example of Norman architecture, with later additions. History, features and funding appeal.

• St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church

  http://www.stalbanscathedral.org/
  The official site provides a photograph, history, significant dates and visitor information

• St David's Cathedral, Wales

  http://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/
  The official site has a brief history and an interactive map, coloured to show dated building phases, which leads to photographs and details.

• St Magnus Cathedral

  http://sites.scran.ac.uk/stmagnus/
  Resources for Learning in Scotland prepared this database on the Norse cathedral begun in 1137: its history and present use. Includes audio and video clips.

• St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney

  http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/stmagnus/magcath.htm
  Journalist Sigurd Towrie provides a lively, illustrated history in 'Orkneyjar' of the cathedral founded in 1137 by Earl Rognvald Kolsson in memory of his sainted great-uncle Earl Magnus.

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