The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

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St Mary's Church, Beverley - This Yorkshire church was established in 1120.

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Cambridge University - The university was founded in 1209 and the town and campus features many different architectural styles.

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Kings College Chapel, Cambridge - Kings College chapel was built in phases from 1446 to 1515.

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Kings College Chapel, Cambridge - A stone detail above the main entrance of Kings College Chapel.

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Houses of Parliament, London - Exterior architecture of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

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Houses of Parliament, London - The exterior of the Houses of Parliament.

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Canterbury Cathedral - The entrance of Canterbury Cathedral.

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Bath Abbey - The building has 52 windows, occupying about 80% of the cathedral's wall space.

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Bath Abbey - The vaulted ceiling provides structural stability by distributing the weight down ribs.

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Bath Abbey - The west front was originally constructed in 1520. It consists of large arched windows and detailed statues.

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Westminster Abbey - A statue of Richard I stands in the yard of Westminster Abbey.

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Westminster Abbey - Details at the entrance of Westminster Abbey.

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Westminster Abbey - Westminster Abbey's official title is the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster.

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York Minster - York Minster is one of the largest cathedrals of its kind in northern Europe.

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York Minster - Its stained glass windows date back to the 12th century.

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Salisbury Cathedral - The cloisters of Salisbury Cathedral.

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Salisbury Cathedral - Stone statues on the facade.

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Salisbury Cathedral - The main body of the cathedral was completed between 1220 and 1258.

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Exeter Cathedral - The east window contains 14th-century glass and the building features over 400 intricate ceiling carvings.

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Exeter Cathedral - The west facade of Exeter Cathedral.

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St Mungo's Cathedral, Glasgow - The cathedral holds the tomb of its namesake in the lower crypt.

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Ripon Cathedral - The screens feature details of important figures in the cathedral's history.

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Knebworth House - A reclining stone gargoyle at the entrance of Knebworth House.

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Rochester Cathedral - The interior features statues of saints, kings, and queens.

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Southwark Cathedral, London - The vaulted ceiling of Southwark Cathedral.

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Bristol Cathedral - Bristol Cathedral was constructed between 1140 and 1148.

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St Mary's Church, Beverley - This Yorkshire church was established in 1120.

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Cambridge University - The university was founded in 1209 and the town and campus features many different architectural styles.

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Kings College Chapel, Cambridge - Kings College chapel was built in phases from 1446 to 1515.

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Kings College Chapel, Cambridge - A stone detail above the main entrance of Kings College Chapel.

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Houses of Parliament, London - Exterior architecture of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

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Houses of Parliament, London - The exterior of the Houses of Parliament.

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Canterbury Cathedral - The entrance of Canterbury Cathedral.

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Bath Abbey - The building has 52 windows, occupying about 80% of the cathedral's wall space.

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Bath Abbey - The vaulted ceiling provides structural stability by distributing the weight down ribs.

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Bath Abbey - The west front was originally constructed in 1520. It consists of large arched windows and detailed statues.

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Westminster Abbey - A statue of Richard I stands in the yard of Westminster Abbey.

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Westminster Abbey - Details at the entrance of Westminster Abbey.

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Westminster Abbey - Westminster Abbey's official title is the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster.

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York Minster - York Minster is one of the largest cathedrals of its kind in northern Europe.

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York Minster - Its stained glass windows date back to the 12th century.

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Salisbury Cathedral - The cloisters of Salisbury Cathedral.

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Salisbury Cathedral - Stone statues on the facade.

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Salisbury Cathedral - The main body of the cathedral was completed between 1220 and 1258.

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Exeter Cathedral - The east window contains 14th-century glass and the building features over 400 intricate ceiling carvings.

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Exeter Cathedral - The west facade of Exeter Cathedral.

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St Mungo's Cathedral, Glasgow - The cathedral holds the tomb of its namesake in the lower crypt.

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Ripon Cathedral - The screens feature details of important figures in the cathedral's history.

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Knebworth House - A reclining stone gargoyle at the entrance of Knebworth House.

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Rochester Cathedral - The interior features statues of saints, kings, and queens.

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Southwark Cathedral, London - The vaulted ceiling of Southwark Cathedral.

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Bristol Cathedral - Bristol Cathedral was constructed between 1140 and 1148.

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The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

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The finest examples of British Gothic architecture

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Originating in 12th century France, Gothic architecture flourished in Europe during the Middle ages. This form of architecture is characterised by grand sky-scraping towers, vaulted ceilings, pointed arched doors, and intricate carvings and sculptures.

Take a look at the most stunning Gothic structures in the UK.

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