Carlisle cathedral - Revision history

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	* Authentic Reconstruction: authenticity, architecture and the built environment.		* Authentic Reconstruction: authenticity, architecture and the built environment.
	* English architectural stylistic periods.		* English architectural stylistic periods.
	* Gothic architecture.		* Gothic architecture.
−	* ~~Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA~~.	+	* Regeneration in Carlisle.
	* Stained glass.		* Stained glass.
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	* The architecture of the Isle of Man.		* The architecture of the Isle of Man.
	* Types of stone.		* Types of stone.
		+	* Vicars' close.

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	The ceiling was most recently refurbished in 1970, and the east window was restored in 1982.		The ceiling was most recently refurbished in 1970, and the east window was restored in 1982.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Carlisle's cathedral, small in scale but significant in many ways, played an important role in the ~~area~~'s long - and sometimes turbulent - history.	+	Carlisle's cathedral, small in scale but significant in many ways, played an important role in the region's long - and sometimes turbulent - history.

	= History =		= History =

−	Carlisle cathedral was ~~first~~ a modest Norman priory church built in 1122 over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.	+	Carlisle cathedral was initially a modest Norman priory church built in 1122 over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.

	Constructed from local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of changes. From the time it was constructed, the building’s piers slowly started to to lean as a result of subsidence, and its structural supports started to sink into the marshy land.		Constructed from local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of changes. From the time it was constructed, the building’s piers slowly started to to lean as a result of subsidence, and its structural supports started to sink into the marshy land.

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	= Restoration by Ewan Christian =		= Restoration by Ewan Christian =

−	~~Despite the~~ clumsy renovations ~~over~~ its nine century history, Carlisle cathedral was finally given an extensive restoration between 1853 and 1870. Undertaken by Ewan Christian (the British architect and one time president of RIBA best known for his design of the National Portrait Gallery), this lengthy project preserved some of the original noteworthy characteristics of the building and added some new ones.	+	Following several clumsy renovations during its nine century history, Carlisle cathedral was finally given an extensive restoration between 1853 and 1870. Undertaken by Ewan Christian (the British architect and one time president of the RIBA best known for his design of the National Portrait Gallery), this lengthy project preserved some of the original noteworthy characteristics of the building and added some new ones.

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−	It was during this period that Owen Jones updated the ceiling based on the original medieval style. Considered one of the finest decorative artists of the period, Jones came up with ~~the~~ detailed motif that featured angels and stars.	+	It was during this period that Owen Jones updated the ceiling based on the original medieval style. Considered one of the finest decorative artists of the period, Jones came up with a detailed motif that featured angels and stars.

	The ceiling was most recently refurbished in 1970, and the east window was restored in 1982.		The ceiling was most recently refurbished in 1970, and the east window was restored in 1982.

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	= History =		= History =

−	Carlisle cathedral ~~started out in 1122 as~~ a modest Norman priory church built over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.	+	Carlisle cathedral was first a modest Norman priory church built in 1122 over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.

−	Constructed of local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of ~~renovations~~. From the time it was constructed, the building’s piers slowly started to to lean as a result of subsidence, and its structural supports ~~have~~ started to sink into the marshy land.	+	Constructed from local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of changes. From the time it was constructed, the building’s piers slowly started to to lean as a result of subsidence, and its structural supports started to sink into the marshy land.

−	The first renovation began in the 13th century during the reign of Edward I who held his parliament in Carlisle and worshipped at the cathedral. These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. ~~This~~ work was severely damaged shortly after its completion~~. In~~ 1292, a fire was intentionally set in the city by a man upset ~~over~~ a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.	+	The first renovation began in the 13th century during the reign of Edward I who held his parliament in Carlisle and worshipped at the cathedral. These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. However, this work was severely damaged shortly after its completion in 1292, when a fire was intentionally set in the city by a man upset about a legal matter that was not decided in his favour. The fire spread to the cathedral and caused significant damage that took several decades to repair. However, the Norman tower subsequently collapsed onto the north transept.
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−	The fire spread to the cathedral and caused significant damage that took several decades to repair. ~~Once the work had finished~~, the Norman tower collapsed onto the north transept.	+

	= The east window =		= The east window =
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−	The east window ~~was~~ thought to be the work of Ivo de Raughton, considered one of the most accomplished architects of decorative tracery in Northern England at the time.	+	The east window is thought to be the work of Ivo de Raughton, considered one of the most accomplished architects of decorative tracery in Northern England at the time.

	While the upper portion of the window is original, the lower nine sections were created by John Hardman and date from 1861. They were installed as replacements for medieval windows removed at the time of the Civil War.		While the upper portion of the window is original, the lower nine sections were created by John Hardman and date from 1861. They were installed as replacements for medieval windows removed at the time of the Civil War.
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	= The curse of Carlisle =		= The curse of Carlisle =

−	Renewal on the monastic buildings continued in the 15th and early 16th centuries, but in 1525, new troubles in Carlisle ~~began~~. ~~Due to the~~ city’s association with the Border reivers (a group of thieves and raiders who caused chaos along the border between England and Scotland), the Archbishop of Glasgow ~~issued~~ a 1,000+ word curse on the city ~~of Carlisle~~.	+	Renewal of the monastic buildings continued in the 15th and early 16th centuries, but in 1525, there were new troubles in Carlisle. The city’s association with the Border reivers (a group of thieves and raiders who caused chaos along the border between England and Scotland), resulted in the Archbishop of Glasgow issuing a 1,000+ word curse on the city.

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−	This legendary pronouncement became linked to misfortunes that occurred ~~throughout~~ Carlisle (including floods, diseases, business failures and even misfortunes associated with the Cathedral) ~~from that point forward~~.	+	This legendary pronouncement became linked to misfortunes that occurred in Carlisle (including floods, diseases, business failures and even misfortunes associated with the Cathedral).

−	Like many churches, Carlisle cathedral was damaged during the English Civil War. The Scottish Presbyterian Army took the opportunity to destroy part of the nave and ~~use~~ the stones to fortify Carlisle Castle. They also demolished the cloister and chapter house during ~~that period~~ and removed a modest spire.	+	Like many churches, Carlisle cathedral was damaged during the English Civil War. The Scottish Presbyterian Army took the opportunity to destroy part of the nave and used the stones to fortify Carlisle Castle. They also demolished the cloister and chapter house during and removed a modest spire.

−	During the Jacobite rebellion, a remaining portion of the nave was briefly used as a prison, but no further damage was inflicted on the building.	+	During the Jacobite rebellion, the remaining portion of the nave was briefly used as a prison, but no further damage was inflicted on the building.

	= Restoration by Ewan Christian =		= Restoration by Ewan Christian =

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	It was during this period that Owen Jones updated the ceiling based on the original medieval style. Considered one of the finest decorative artists of the period, Jones came up with the detailed motif that featured angels and stars.		It was during this period that Owen Jones updated the ceiling based on the original medieval style. Considered one of the finest decorative artists of the period, Jones came up with the detailed motif that featured angels and stars.

−	The ceiling was most recently ~~restored~~ in 1970 and the east window was restored in 1982.	+	The ceiling was most recently refurbished in 1970, and the east window was restored in 1982.

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	Carlisle cathedral started out in 1122 as a modest Norman priory church built over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.		Carlisle cathedral started out in 1122 as a modest Norman priory church built over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.

−	Constructed of local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of renovations. ~~Since that~~ time, the building’s piers ~~have began~~ to lean ~~from~~ subsidence, and its structural supports have ~~slowly~~ started to sink into the marshy land.	+	Constructed of local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of renovations. From the time it was constructed, the building’s piers slowly started to to lean as a result of subsidence, and its structural supports have started to sink into the marshy land.

	The first renovation began in the 13th century during the reign of Edward I who held his parliament in Carlisle and worshipped at the cathedral. These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. This work was severely damaged shortly after its completion. In 1292, a fire was intentionally set in the city by a man upset over a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.		The first renovation began in the 13th century during the reign of Edward I who held his parliament in Carlisle and worshipped at the cathedral. These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. This work was severely damaged shortly after its completion. In 1292, a fire was intentionally set in the city by a man upset over a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	= History =		= History =

−	Carlisle cathedral started out in 1122 as a modest Norman priory church built over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been ~~damaged~~ or removed over the centuries.	+	Carlisle cathedral started out in 1122 as a modest Norman priory church built over the ruins of an existing structure. Some portions of this Norman church remain in the south transept and two bays of the nave, although much of it has been destroyed or removed over the centuries.

−	Constructed of local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of renovations. ~~The first~~ began ~~in the 13th century during the reign of Edward I who held his parliament in Carlisle~~ and ~~worshipped at~~ the ~~cathedral~~.	+	Constructed of local red sandstone (which would prove to be an ongoing issue due to its tendency to become misshapen and discoloured over time), the church has gone through a series of renovations. Since that time, the building’s piers have began to lean from subsidence, and its structural supports have slowly started to sink into the marshy land.

−	These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. This work was severely damaged shortly after its completion. In 1292, a fire was intentionally set by a man upset over a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.	+	The first renovation began in the 13th century during the reign of Edward I who held his parliament in Carlisle and worshipped at the cathedral. These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. This work was severely damaged shortly after its completion. In 1292, a fire was intentionally set in the city by a man upset over a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.

−	It took several decades to repair the ~~damage caused by the fire, but once in was complete~~, the Norman tower collapsed onto the north transept.	+	The fire spread to the cathedral and caused significant damage that took several decades to repair. Once the work had finished, the Norman tower collapsed onto the north transept.

	= The east window =		= The east window =
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−	The east window was thought to be the work of Ivo de Raughton, considered one of the most ~~accomplisehd~~ architects of decorative tracery in Northern England at the time. While the upper portion of the window is original, the lower nine sections were created by John Hardman and date from 1861. They were installed as replacements for medieval windows removed at the time of the Civil War.	+	The east window was thought to be the work of Ivo de Raughton, considered one of the most accomplished architects of decorative tracery in Northern England at the time.
		+
		+	While the upper portion of the window is original, the lower nine sections were created by John Hardman and date from 1861. They were installed as replacements for medieval windows removed at the time of the Civil War.

	= The curse of Carlisle =		= The curse of Carlisle =
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	Like many churches, Carlisle cathedral was damaged during the English Civil War. The Scottish Presbyterian Army took the opportunity to destroy part of the nave and use the stones to fortify Carlisle Castle. They also demolished the cloister and chapter house during that period and removed a modest spire.		Like many churches, Carlisle cathedral was damaged during the English Civil War. The Scottish Presbyterian Army took the opportunity to destroy part of the nave and use the stones to fortify Carlisle Castle. They also demolished the cloister and chapter house during that period and removed a modest spire.

−	During the Jacobite rebellion ~~of 1745~~, a portion of the nave was briefly used as a prison~~. Since that time~~, the ~~building’s piers began to lean from subsidence, and its soft red sandstone became warped and misshapen~~.	+	During the Jacobite rebellion, a remaining portion of the nave was briefly used as a prison, but no further damage was inflicted on the building.

	= Restoration by Ewan Christian =		= Restoration by Ewan Christian =
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Authentic Reconstruction: authenticity, architecture and the built environment.
		+	* English architectural stylistic periods.
		+	* Gothic architecture.
		+	* Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA.
		+	* Stained glass.
		+	* Subsidence of buildings.
		+	* The architecture of the Isle of Man.
		+	* Types of stone.

	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:History]]		[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:History]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Carlisle's cathedral, small in scale but significant in many ways, played an important role in the ~~city’s~~ long - and sometimes turbulent - ~~development~~.	+	Carlisle's cathedral, small in scale but significant in many ways, played an important role in the area's long - and sometimes turbulent - history.

	= History =		= History =
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	These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. This work was severely damaged shortly after its completion. In 1292, a fire was intentionally set by a man upset over a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.		These modifications in the Gothic style expanded the cathedral and changed its orientation. This work was severely damaged shortly after its completion. In 1292, a fire was intentionally set by a man upset over a legal matter that was not decided in his favour.
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		+	It took several decades to repair the damage caused by the fire, but once in was complete, the Norman tower collapsed onto the north transept.

	= The east window =		= The east window =
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−	\| The stained glass and tracery of Carlisle ~~Cathedral~~.	+	\| The stained glass and tracery of the east window of Carlisle cathedral.
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−	It was ~~created by~~ Ivo de Raughton, considered ~~to be~~ one of the most accomplisehd architects of decorative tracery in Northern England at the time. ~~The~~ upper portion of the window is original, ~~but~~ the lower nine sections ~~are~~ by John Hardman and date from 1861. They were installed as replacements for medieval windows removed at the time of the Civil War.	+	The east window was thought to be the work of Ivo de Raughton, considered one of the most accomplisehd architects of decorative tracery in Northern England at the time. While the upper portion of the window is original, the lower nine sections were created by John Hardman and date from 1861. They were installed as replacements for medieval windows removed at the time of the Civil War.

	= The curse of Carlisle =		= The curse of Carlisle =
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−	\| [[File:CursingCarlisleStone.jpg]]	+	\| [[File:CursingCarlisleStone.jpg\|link=File:CursingCarlisleStone.jpg]]
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−	\| The cursing stone is carved with ~~the words of~~ the words of the Archibishop of Glasgow. It is on display at Tullie House, Carlisle.	+	\| The cursing stone is carved with the words of the Archibishop of Glasgow. It is on display at Tullie House, Carlisle.
	\|}		\|}

	This legendary pronouncement became linked to misfortunes that occurred throughout Carlisle (including floods, diseases, business failures and even misfortunes associated with the Cathedral) from that point forward.		This legendary pronouncement became linked to misfortunes that occurred throughout Carlisle (including floods, diseases, business failures and even misfortunes associated with the Cathedral) from that point forward.

−	Like many churches, Carlisle cathedral was damaged during the English Civil War. The Scottish Presbyterian Army took the opportunity to destroy part of the nave and use the stones to fortify Carlisle Castle. They also demolished the cloister and chapter house during that period.	+	Like many churches, Carlisle cathedral was damaged during the English Civil War. The Scottish Presbyterian Army took the opportunity to destroy part of the nave and use the stones to fortify Carlisle Castle. They also demolished the cloister and chapter house during that period and removed a modest spire.

−	During the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, a portion of the nave was briefly used as a prison ~~and~~ the building’s piers began to lean from subsidence, and its soft red sandstone became warped and misshapen.	+	During the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, a portion of the nave was briefly used as a prison. Since that time, the building’s piers began to lean from subsidence, and its soft red sandstone became warped and misshapen.

	= Restoration by Ewan Christian =		= Restoration by Ewan Christian =

−	Despite the clumsy renovations over its nine century history, Carlisle cathedral was finally given an extensive restoration ~~from~~ 1853-1870. Undertaken by Ewan Christian (the British architect and one time president of RIBA best known for his design of the National Portrait Gallery), this lengthy project preserved some of the original noteworthy characteristics of the building.	+	Despite the clumsy renovations over its nine century history, Carlisle cathedral was finally given an extensive restoration between 1853 and 1870. Undertaken by Ewan Christian (the British architect and one time president of RIBA best known for his design of the National Portrait Gallery), this lengthy project preserved some of the original noteworthy characteristics of the building and added some new ones.

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	\| The Carlisle cathedral ceiling by Owen Jones (1856).		\| The Carlisle cathedral ceiling by Owen Jones (1856).
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−	It was during this period that Owen Jones updated the ceiling based on the original medieval style. Considered one of the finest decorative artists of the period, Jones came up with the detailed motif that ~~features~~ angels and stars.	+	It was during this period that Owen Jones updated the ceiling based on the original medieval style. Considered one of the finest decorative artists of the period, Jones came up with the detailed motif that featured angels and stars.
		+
		+	The ceiling was most recently restored in 1970 and the east window was restored in 1982.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:History]]