Cathedral and the City: Revealing the Plan of Salisbury

by Christian Frost, Harold Fox (Editor), Nigel Goose (Editor)

Hoping to uncover the ambitious city-planning ideas of the learned cathedral chapter that built medieval Salisbury—despite the lack of written documents—this study undertakes a detailed analysis of Salisbury's existing architecture. Findings include evidence that, at the time of its founding, the city had shaken off its Norman ties; the cathedral had wealth and prestige; and the public spaces were designed to hold large processions.

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007