West walk of the Great Cloister (1373-1410) of Gloucester Cathedral, England, former Benedictine abbey of St Peter. Shows early use of fan vaulting.

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A view looking north along the west walk of the Great Cloister of Gloucester Cathedral, the former Benedictine abbey of St Peter. The cloisters were rebuilt 1373-1410 under Abbots Horton and Frocester. Perpendicular Gothic in style with the first extensive use of fan vaulting in Britain. The cloister garth is to the right (E).

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Size: 4465px × 6000px
Location: Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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