Norwich Cathedral Tower and Spire

Multi-disciplinary study of the exterior of the tower and spire of Norwich Cathedral was undertaken as part of a programme of conservation to the stonework (1993–97). This study reviews evidence for the design and construction of the Romanesque tower and Gothic spire at Norwich, before presenting documentary evidence for its post-medieval treatment and repair. Archaeological and geological evidence is set out for three external elevations of the tower and the base of the spire, providing evidence for construction, phasing and periodization over eight centuries. The social and iconographic significance of the spire is discussed and broader methodological implications arising from the case study are explored. This integrated approach to buildings archaeology provides new evidence for attitudes to the conservation and repair of a major monument over the long-term and highlights the particular concern demonstrated at Norwich to retain the distinctive appearance of the medieval tower and spire

Archaeology · Spire (mollusc · Tower · Tower of Babel · Building materials and conservation · Engineering · History · Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis · Medieval Architecture and Archaeology

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