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Churches and Cathedrals
Medieval architecture found some of its most eloquent expressions in religious buildings. The sites here reveal the vast scope and minute detail of churches and cathedrals designed and built in the Middle Ages.
AD 1000 - Canterbury Cathedral
Shortened version of a Current Archaeology article by Kevin Blockley provides ample information about the Anglo-Saxon church discovered under the present-day cathedral.
Canterbury Cathedral
Another look at the Anglo-Saxon cathedral discovered under the current one, by Kevin Blockley & Paul Bennett at the Canterbury Archaeological Trust.
Canterbury Cathedral
These "unofficial pages" by P.E.Blanche offer photos, floor plans, and background on the cathedral. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to turn the music off.)
The Churches of Sussex
Background is provided for each of 21 churches, many with photos and most originating in the medieval era. Compiled by John E. Vigar at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Notre Dame de Paris
Extensive historical overview at the Earthlore site includes plenty of photos, including some pop-ups under the heading, "Photographic Features of Notre Dame de Paris."
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
Very informative tour of the cathedral includes about 20 very nice photos. Click each photo for a larger version on its own page with a little more info. Nicely done at Sacred Destinations.
Notre Dame Cathedral
A bit of history and some photographs of the famed landmark from the Paris Pages.
Ribe Cathedral – The Church of Our Lady
Denmark’s first church is revealed on this informative page. Click the photos for larger versions, which open in their own windows.
A walk around Winchester Cathedral
This virtual tour provides fine pics and interesting background on the city of Winchester and the cathedral's environs as well as both the exterior and interior of the church itself.