2024
SD4861 : Te Deum Window, Lancaster Cathedral
taken 7 months ago, near to Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Te Deum Window, Lancaster Cathedral
The large, west window of the cathedral is the "Te Deum" window. Our Lord sits in the centre surrounded by seven archangels. The figures around Christ are arranged in a circular pattern representing eternity. Prophets, martyrs and other saints are also depicted in the window which was made by Hardman of Birmingham.
Lancaster Cathedral
Lancaster Cathedral, also known as The Cathedral Church of St Peter was a Roman Catholic parish church until 1924, when it was elevated to the status of a cathedral. The present building was designed by Lancaster architect Edward Paley in a 14th century Gothic style and was consecrated in 1850. The spire rises to the dizzy heights of 240 feet, at its pinnacle is a cross which is over 9ft high and 4ft wide.
The cathedral is a Grade II* listed building (List Entry Number: 1214397 LinkHistoric England)