Exeter Cathedral: A Marvel Of Medieval Architecture.
The Cathedral's ceiling (or vault) is approximately 96m or 315ft.This is the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world. This style of vaulting is known as 'tierceron'. The round stones (or 'bosses') of the vault act as keystones locking the vaults of the cathedral in place. Exeter Cathedral has more than 400 bosses, carved with a variety of Gothic images including plants, animals, heads, figures, and coats of arms.
Exeter Cathedral: A Marvel Of Medieval Architecture.
The Cathedral's ceiling (or vault) is approximately 96m or 315ft.This is the longest continuous medieval stone vault in the world. This style of vaulting is known as 'tierceron'. The round stones (or 'bosses') of the vault act as keystones locking the vaults of the cathedral in place. Exeter Cathedral has more than 400 bosses, carved with a variety of Gothic images including plants, animals, heads, figures, and coats of arms.