After 40 Years, England's Iconic Cathedral Finally "Topped Out"

Salisbury Cathedral – yes, that city near Stonehenge – stands as one of Britain's most iconic medieval marvels and its tallest spire (123m). 🏰 A 13th-Century Masterpiece • Commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Salisbury, this Early English Gothic cathedral features: ✓ Largest cloister in Britain ✓ Cross-shaped footprint with awe-inspiring proportions • Home to treasures: One of four surviving original Magna Carta (1215) The Salisbury Clock (1386) – world’s oldest working timepiece 📚 Literary Fame Immortalized in: • William Golding’s The Spire • Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth 🔨 The Great Restoration (1986-2024) After 38 years of scaffolding, the final wraps came off on Sept 7, 2024 (fully clear by mid-Nov). The project preserved: • 14th-century stained glass • 150-year-old organ • Stone carvings and timber frames Plan Your Visit 🚂 From London: ~2hrs from Waterloo Station 🎟 Tickets: Adult £9 | Student (17+) £6.50 | Youth (12-16) £6.50 | Under 12 free Free daily tours (no booking needed) #UKHeritage #HistoricEngland #SalisburyCathedral #MedievalArchitecture #StonehengeTrip #LondonDayTrips #OffbeatBritain #TravelDeep