Churches and Cathedrals in 3D (Rating: 6.29 Votes: 7) Rate It! - Report bad link
Nearly 200 3D images and over 700 2D images of Churches and Cathedrals from around the world, with a special focus on European Cathedrals. Map-based navigation makes it easy to find what you want. Links to 3D viewing instructions included.
(Added: 14-Oct-2001 Hits: 5656)
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Fountains Abbey (Rating: 7.38 Votes: 45) Rate It! - Report bad link
Hidden away from the outside world, the beautiful remains of the Cistercian Abbey at Skelldale have been almost undisturbed for the past 500 years. This site tells the history of this magnificent abbey, now a World Heritage site, and also has some fine pictures for your enjoyment.
(Added: 11-Aug-2000 Hits: 4177)
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Furness Abbey, Cumbria, England. (Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It! - Report bad link
Founded by the Savigny monks of Normandy in 1127 by 1150 Furness Abbey was in the hands of the Cistercians who were better established in the area.
Furness Abbey even in its now ruined state is an impressive building and shows the wealth and importance of the Cistercians in the area.
(Added: 1-Oct-2006 Hits: 484)
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King's College Chapel Cambridge (Rating: 7.57 Votes: 7) Rate It! - Report bad link
Henry VI was only 19 when he laid the first stone of King's College Chapel in 1441, and once completed, it was recognised as one of Europe's finest, late medieval buildings.
This page gives a brief history of the chapel, along with a couple of fine pictures.
(Added: 26-Jan-2002 Hits: 2145)
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Lanercost Priory, Cumbria, England. (Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It! - Report bad link
Founded in 1166 the Priory was completed in 1220. Being close to the border with Sctoland it was a tempting target for raiders and was attacked in 1296, 1297 and again in 1346.
(Added: 1-Oct-2006 Hits: 429)
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Michelham Priory (Rating: 7.00 Votes: 4) Rate It! - Report bad link
The Augustinian Priory at Michelham was founded in 1229 by Gilbert L'Aigle, although there are known to have been settlements here dating back to earlier Saxon times.
Michelham is a rare surviving example of a fortified monastry which also has the biggest moat in England.This site gives a history of Michelham together with some fine pictures for your enjoyment.
(Added: 23-Jan-2001 Hits: 1869)
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NewYorkCarver (Rating: 7.38 Votes: 26) Rate It! - Report bad link
Gothic architecture and engineering at its finest with links to dozens of online cathedral tours. Download the free Gothic medieval screen saver, or sign up for the free weekly guide to 'What's New and Cool in the Middle Ages.'
(Added: 17-Sep-1999 Hits: 2763)
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Our Lady St Mary, South Creake. (Rating: 7.22 Votes: 4) Rate It! - Report bad link
The parish church of St Mary's is probably one of the finest churches in Norfolk. This site gives the churches history along with some of the more memorable events throughout its history. There are also some pictures of this fine Saxon/early Norman church.
(Added: 30-Apr-1999 Hits: 2009)
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