Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 5 November 2024
Stairs up to the Chapter House in Wells Cathedral. Yes the steps are a bit dodgy:-
View downwards from Chapter House entrance:-
There’s a further set of stairs upwards from the Chapter House entrance:-
Chapter House entrance:-
Supporting column and ceiling:-
Windows and stained glass in Chapter House:-
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Posted in Architecture, History, Trips at 12:00 on 18 January 2024
As we were leaving Elgin Cathedral the custodians asked if we had visited the Chapter House. We hadn’t, as it appeared to be fenced off but we were assured there was access to it and so we went back.
On the way we passed this Pictish Stone:-
Reverse:-
Plus some carved figures:-
The Chapter House is stunning. It’s apparenty the best of its kind in Scotland. I can well believe it:-
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