Saint Paul's Cathedral
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has been standing for thirteen and a half centuries.
It was dedicated to the honor of Saint Paul. It is right on top of Ludgate
Hill. The first Cathedral in his honor was destroyed by a fire. It was
rebuilt in stone in 675-685 by Bishop Erkenwald. This time the church was
destroyed in the nint ....
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.... nave of twelve bays, transepts and
a short apsidal choir, which were all built in the round-arched. The
cathedral was completed in 1240. The length of the church was 596 feet.
It was the largest church in England. The spire was 489 feet and was
completed in 1315. It was struck by lightening in 1447 and was not
repaired until 1462. Surrounding the Norman cathedral was the bishop's
palace, the deanery, and the houses of the residentiary canons. A chapter
house was built on the south side of ....
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