Examine the East End of the Cathedral by hquittner
After it was consecrated in 1077 the most immediate deficiency of the Cathedral was the absence of a liturgical area (East End). This was finally started in about 1230 in the new Gothic style, but with a strong local emphasis: a blind triforium with a narrow passage was placed above the ambulatory arches. It was as tall as any tribune (used in nearby structures) and gave a tall graceful 3-story result. Outside the chevet played down the new- fangled flying buttresses and emphasized the sloping roof overr the chapels keeping the beautiful "cascade" effect which is one of the best Romanesque qualities. The clerestory windows were wide and decorated with tracery. (This became the model of Norman Gothic). Later in the 15C a crossing tower was adde. It was topped in the 18C with a cupola which was much criticized but actually focuses the cascade of the chevet. The choir stalls are 16C.Much later