Southwell Minster
- About the place
- Visitors information
History
Founded in Saxon times but present building begun in 1108. The Nave, towers and transepts are Romanesque; the Quire, early English; the Chapter House with its very fine “Leaves of Southwell” is transitional and the Pulpitum is Decorated.
The Minster became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Southwell in 1884. It is set in the heart of rural Nottinghamshire in a delightfully unspoiled small town with some very fine Georgian and Queen Anne Houses.
Attractions
The Minster contains some fine modern works of art including the 9 feet Reigning Christ by Peter Ball. The West window has recently been reglazed to the design of Patrick Reyntiens.