Interior of the Chapter House. The chapter house is notable for its octagonal shape, slender central pillar and decorative medieval frieze. It was redecorated in 1855–9 by William Burges.

Essays on the Chapter House Uses and Customs. The Salisbury chapter house, a consecrated building, was second only to the cathedral in importance. It enjoyed daily use until the Reformation, when Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of monasteries.

Uncover the secrets of the best preserved Magna Carta document and explore our historic Chapter House at Salisbury Cathedral.

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.

Oct 22, 2024 · The Salisbury Cathedral chapter house displays one of the original four copies of the Magna Carta. Stephen Langton, then the Archbishop of Canterbury, was an important figure in the negotiations leading to the signing of the landmark document, and …

Feb 12, 2021 · The Salisbury Cathedral Chapter House is known for its octagonal shape, slender central pillar, and decorative medieval frieze. It is also where you will find an original copy of the Magna Carta, which translates to Great Charter.

The cathedral's 13th-century octagonal chapter house possesses one of the four surviving original texts of the Magna Carta, along with treasures from the diocese of Salisbury and manuscripts and artifacts belonging to the cathedral.

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.

Outside the south transept is an elegant octagonal chapter house complete with a vaulted, ribbed ceiling of breathtaking beauty, supported by a single, decorated, central column of Purbeck marble. The cathedral’s portland stone -clad tower and …

Salisbury Cathedral is one of Britain’s finest medieval cathedrals, both a living church and internationally renowned heritage attraction. It is also home to one of only four surviving original Magna Carta (AD1215). which is on permanent display to visitors in the Chapter House.