Cathedral Church of St Peter

Exeter Cathedral is a large church begun in 1275 and completed in the mid-14th century, constructed from grey Beer limestone. The cathedral comprises a seven-bay nave, with palm vaulting begun in 1353, seven bays east of the crossing, four bays of the choir, and three bays of the presbytery. A three-bay Lady Chapel is also present. The East end was completed around 1310, and a triforum was added between 1316 and 1318. The West front, dating from the mid-14th century, features extensive figure carving, which was restored and cleaned in 1972. Norman towers stand over the transepts. The cathedral underwent restoration work by Scott between 1870 and 1877. A Minstrels Gallery dates from the mid-14th century. Notable interior features include a Bishop’s Throne made between 1313 and 1317, considered to be one of the finest examples of woodwork from that period, and a clock dating from 1376, which has been restored and renewed. The font is dated 1692. The cathedral contains good examples of stained glass, including an East window from 1389, and numerous monuments. The listed buildings within Cathedral Close form a group.