Salisbury Cathedral: Early English Gothic building campaign (1220–1258)

1. Papal approval to leave Old Sarum

   Jan 1, 1217Labels: Pope Honorius, Old Sarum, New Sarum

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2. Foundation stones blessed at the new site

   Apr 28, 1220Labels: Foundation Stones, Salisbury Cathedral

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3. Trinity (Lady) Chapel completed at east end

   Jan 1, 1225Labels: Trinity Chapel, East End

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4. Relics of St Osmund translated to new cathedral

   Jan 1, 1226Labels: St Osmund, Relics

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5. Royal charter confirms the move to New Sarum

   Jan 30, 1227Labels: Henry III, Royal Charter

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6. Choir and eastern transepts rise as services expand

   Jan 1, 1237Labels: Choir, Eastern Transepts

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7. Early English Gothic design coheres in one campaign

   Jan 1, 1240Labels: Early English, Architectural Style

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8. Nave and main transepts construction continues westward

   Jan 1, 1258Labels: Nave, Main Transepts

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9. Cathedral church consecrated and formally dedicated

   Jan 1, 1258Labels: Consecration, Salisbury Cathedral

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10. Salisbury’s rapid build becomes a model of unity

    Dec 31, 1258Labels: Building Campaign, Salisbury Model

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