Salisbury Cathedral’s Magna Carta is one of only four surviving original documents from 1215. What is Magna Carta? Magna Carta means ‘great charter’ in Latin. It was agreed by King John on 15 June 1215 as a way of making peace with a group of …

Discover how the parchment on which Magna Carta is written was made, and how it has become an internationally known symbol of freedom and justice. You can enjoy the atmosphere in the beautiful Chapter House, which has been the heart of the Cathedral’s administration for centuries.

Magna Carta Libertatum (Medieval Latin for "Great Charter of Freedoms"), commonly called Magna Carta or sometimes Magna Charta ("Great Charter"), [a] is a royal charter [4][5] of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215.

Jan 26, 2015 · The manuscript at Salisbury Cathedral is the best preserved of four surviving original copies of Magna Carta, which were written up shortly after a beleaguered King John met and agreed terms...

Salisbury Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, that was constructed between 1220 and 1258. It houses one of only four surviving copies of the Magna Carta. Known as the Cathedral of St. Mary, the building was raised to help found a new city called New Sarum.

Magna Carta means ‘great charter’ in Latin. It was agreed by King John on 15 June 1215 as a way of making peace with a group of English barons (noblemen) and church leaders. The barons were protesting against high taxes demanded by King John from the English people to pay for his wars against France.

Jun 7, 2015 · Salisbury Cathedral is extremely proud to be home to the finest of the four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta. It plans to take a leading role in the 2015 celebrations marking the 800 th anniversary of the historic and iconic document, inscribed in the UNESCO ‘Memory of the World’ register and which has a legacy of enduring global influence.

Explore behind-the-scenes and uncover the hidden secrets of the construction of the Cathedral. Climb 332 steps in easy stages up to the base of the spire with one of our expert guides and experience spectacular views of Salisbury from 223 ft up. Tickets available on the Salisbury Cathedral website.

Feb 12, 2021 · Learn what to see when you visit Salisbury Cathedral in England: the Magna Carta, Salisbury Cathedral clock, & origami dove art installation

Did you know that the Chapter House in Salisbury Cathedral holds the best preserved of only four remaining original 1215 Magna Carta manuscripts? It remains one of the most celebrated documents in English history due to its symbol for justice, fairness and human rights.