York Minster Chapter House - amazing octagonal room with beautiful fan-vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows

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The Chapter House is one of the most beautiful rooms ever created and one you must not miss. Built in the Decorated Gothic style and octagonal in shape, it was begun in 1260 and completed in 1286. Its walls contain some of the Minster's finest carvings, most dating from 1270 to 80. The Chapter House is still used as a meeting place by the Dean and Chapter today. The statutes which govern the organisation have changed very little since they were first established by Thomas of Bayeux. Each wall contains six seats: to emphasise the equality of all members, no-one can sit centrally.

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Size: 5161px × 3441px
Location: York, England, UK
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