Apr 28 - Beer (in Devon)

 Apr 28  - Beer (in Devon)

A bit of a change in tack today i.e. no hiking, as we took off to Exeter, mainly to see the cathedral.  Officially named the ‘Cathedral Church of Saint Peter in Exeter’, it’s Anglican, and also the seat of the Bishop of Exeter.  Built around 1400, the cathedral has the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world, which makes it look absolutely stunning!  Apart from the main ceiling though, all the seperate chapel’s have their own version of the same, making the building even more impressive.  

Ceilings throughout Exeter Cathedral 

Another feature worth mentioning is the astronomical clock hanging on the wall in the transept. Made in the late 1400’s, it was supposedly the inspiration for the nursery rhyme ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’!

On top of all that the stained glass windows are pretty ‘speccy’ as well, making this one special place to visit. 


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