HEREFORD
CATHEDRAL
The
Hereford Cathedral depicts one of the earliest building that acts as a center
of worshiping. The building is in the city of Hereford located in the west
midlands of England. Hereford Cathedral is mainly a dedication to the two
saints; Saint Ethelbert the King who was beheaded in the 792 and the saint holy
Mary the Virgin. The building further depicts of representation of
architectural works dating in the 11th century (Lehmberg 2014). The building employs the traditional building aspects
employed by many architects especially those with origin from the United
Kingdom.
The
building material used in building the Hereford Cathedral mainly was the fire
stone masonry. The fire stone masonry usually requires great engineering skills
and a constant supply chain of material to form stable and long lasting
building. The use of the stated material in constructing the Hereford Cathedral
could be the idea behind the main reason to why the building remains strong,
stable and attractive.
Unlike
other buildings that had a specific architecture, the Hereford Cathedral
followed a series of bishops who mandated the role of constructing the
building. The building further underwent a series of collapsing and had to
rebuilt over and over again. Bishop Robert of Lorraine could be the main
personnel who initiated the project followed by the Bishop Reynelm, and Robert
de Betun, who triggered the building to completion (Lehmberg 2014).
The
Description of interior of the building
Bishop Reynelm initiated the project of building the interior part of
the building.
The Bishop incorporated the Norman
architectural design of interior walls and adopting columns and arches that
resemble the Norman style. At the northern entrance of the building, there is a
porch with Decorated doorway. Besides, the doorway leading to the Lady Chapel
comprises of a modern lantern with rood screen. The Lady Chapel employs the
lancet windows, and a groined roof (Lehmberg 2014).
Besides,
the building incorporates the gothic style in decorating most of the walls of
the buildings. The gothic style distinguishes itself on the outlook especially
on the South Transept; the transept comprises of five layers of arches designed
with the stated style. The south transept further comprises of medieval brasses
that still are in good condition. Indicating the high level of expertise
involved in the design and construction of the building the Hereford Cathedral
(Lehmberg 2014). Moreover, the Hereford Cathedral houses the tombs of these
Bishops who played a great role in constructing the building.
Work
Cited:
Lehmberg, S. E. (2014). The
Reformation of Cathedrals: Cathedrals in English Society. Princeton
University Press.
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