The Early English Gothic Cathedral Church of St Peter in Peterborough England was first built in the 12th Century after an Anglo-Saxon church there was destroyed by Vikings. The original tower built in 966 gave the town its name “Peter-burgh.” The building is now asymmetrical because a matching tower was never built on the other side. Extensive renovations have changed the cathedral’s appearance over the years, but the three massive arches on the front Western facade match the original, very unique among churches. Other Norman churches moved the towers above this front facade and shortened the portals.
The ceiling also retains much of its original character despite being repainted twice. Cathedrals commonly had their stonework painted inside, but this was later removed from most churches. It is an important example of high Norman architecture.
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