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Chester Cathedral

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Here is a church which suffers much from the well-intentioned efforts of Victorian restorers. Chester was originally built by Saxon canons in the name of Saint Werburgh, a lady whose claim to sainthood was not harmed by having three Saxon kings as relatives. The church was raised to cathedral status by Henry VIII. In the interim the church gained magnificent woodcarving in the choirstalls (about 1380). Look closely at the carvings on the misericords and bench ends; aside from the obvious (St. Werburgh), there are details of Arthurian legend, Aesop's fables, and fabulous mythical beasts. At the shrine to St. Werburgh you can see the niches where medieval sufferers rested their heads while spending the night in a prayer for healing. more details ...
12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire, England, CH1 2HU

About Chester Cathedral
Attraction Type: Cathedral
Website: Chester Cathedral
Phone: 01244 324 756
Fax: 01244 341 110
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OS SJ405 666

Heritage Highlight: 14th century carvings in the choir stalls
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Delamere Cottage - 7.7 miles from Chester Cathedral Willington, Cheshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

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The Pied Bull Hotel - 0 miles from Chester Cathedral Chester , Cheshire Stay from: £55.00

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Chester Town House - 0.1 miles from Chester Cathedral Chester, Cheshire From: £75.00

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Chester
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Northgate Street
Chester
Cheshire
England
CH1 2HJ
Tel: 01244 402 111
Fax: 01244 400 420
Email: tis@chester.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitchester.com/
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