The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th century chancel and chapter house of Howden Minster, City of York, Yorkshire, England. The minster fell into ruin during the English Civil War, when the Parliamentarians used it as a stable during their stay on the way to lay siege to Wressle Castle damaging the the organ, much of the wooden structures, and some of the masonry. On the night of 29 September 1696, after nearly 150 years of neglect, the roof of the choir fell down. The remains were left where they fell until 1748 when the site was cleared.
The elaborately decorated ruins of a 14th century chancel and chapter house of Howden Minster, City of York, Yorkshire, England. The minster fell into ruin during the English Civil War, when the Parliamentarians used it as a stable during their stay on the way to lay siege to Wressle Castle. The troops damaged the interior extensively, destroying the organ, much of the wooden structures, and damaging some of the masonry. On the night of 29 September 1696, after nearly 150 years of neglect, the roof of the choir fell down. The remains were left where they fell until 1748 when the site was cleared, however, the nave of Howden Minster remains in use as the parish church.
Size: 3402px × 4800px
Location: Howden Minster, Howden, UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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