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York Minster Chapter House

Medieval stonemasons let loose

This is Section 4 of the The Minster-in-2-Hours Itinerary

A chapter house is a room built to hold meetings in. This spectacular chapter house (1260-1286) is a hidden gem tucked away in a corner of the Minster.

It's octagonal and about 20 metres across, with a large domed ceiling. Though this ceiling is of heavy timber, covered in lead, it has been so constructed that its weight is supported without needing a pillar in the centre, obstructing the meeting space.

Round the sides there are stalls giving equal precedence to all participants. It's worth taking a closer look at the detail of these, as they are decorated with all manner of extraordinary medieval stone carvings.

These whimsical contributions of the stonemasons to future ages include animals, birds, delicate foliage, monsters and faces, some very rude.

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The Minster In-2-Hours

York's Greatest Building from every angle

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