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Ripon Minster, Minster Close, Ripon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 1955-1980. An exterior view of Ripon Minster, or St Peter and St Wilfrid's Cathedral Church, showing the south aisle and transept.
Ripon Minster originated as Scottish monstery reorganised by St Wilfrid c660. It was refounded as a College of secular canons 1060-1069 and again in 1604 by James I. It was dissolved during the Commonwealth (1649-1660) and re-founded in 1660. In 1836 Ripon became a diocese and the College was replaced by a Dean and Chapter and the church became a cathedral. Due to it's history, there is some medieval material remaining, but most of the cathedral dates to the 19th century alterations made.
The cathedral has two towers on the west front, at the north and south corners, an aisled nave. The aisles were added in the early 16th century, and the east clerestory in the south transept is probably of a similar date. The south aisle has stepped buttresses between each bay and an embattled parapet, and the south transept has square pilasters between each bay, with pyramidal caps at the corners, and a gabled south elevation. The spire of the crossing tower collapsed in 1615 and was never replaced. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 28403943
Filename: uxc01_01_01_1424_18.jpg
Size: 3776 x 5673 (3.5MB)
Date: 12th December 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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This print captures the magnificent Ripon Minster, also known as St Peter and St Wilfrid's Cathedral Church, located in the serene Minster Close of Ripon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The image showcases an exterior view of the cathedral, specifically highlighting its south aisle and transept. With a rich history dating back to its origins as a Scottish monastery reorganized by St Wilfrid around 660 AD, Ripon Minster has undergone various transformations over the centuries. It was refounded as a College of secular canons between 1060-1069 and later in 1604 by James I. During the Commonwealth period from 1649 to 1660, it was dissolved but reinstated in 1660. In 1836, Ripon became a diocese and underwent further changes with the replacement of the College by a Dean and Chapter. The architectural features of this grand cathedral are truly remarkable. Its west front proudly displays two towers on each corner while an aisled nave adds elegance to its structure. Notable additions include early 16th-century aisles and an east clerestory in the south transept that likely dates back to a similar era. While some medieval elements still remain within its walls, most of Ripon Minster reflects alterations made during the 19th century. Unfortunately, one notable loss is evident -the spire of the crossing tower collapsed in 1615 and was never replaced. This stunning photograph provides us with a glimpse into both past glory and enduring beauty captured through Ursula Clark's lens for Historic England's collection.
