Rochester Cathedral is England's second oldest, having been founded in AD604 by Bishop Justus and the present building dates back to 1080 . The Great West Door is Norman with concentric patterned arches. The semicircular tympanum depicts Christ sitting in glory in the centre, with Saints Justus and Ethelbert flanking him on either side of the doorway. Supporting the saints are angels and surrounding them are the symbols of the Four Evangelists. On the lintel below are the Twelve Apostles and on the shafts supporting it King Soloman and the Queen of Sheba. Kent, England.

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Location: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester, UK
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