The east end of Exeter Cathedral dates from the early part of the 14th century. The Great East Window features medieval glass, and the figures of Abraham, Moses and Isaiah at the top date from 1304. The cathedral suffered bomb damage in WWII, but fortunately the glass and other treasures had been removed to a safe place.
The Cathedral of St Peter was originally built by the Normans with its foundation in 1133, but it took many more years to complete. Following the appointment of Walter Bronescombe as bishop in 1258, the building was already recognized as outmoded, and it was rebuilt in the Decorated Gothic style, following the example of nearby Salisbury. However, much of the original Norman building was kept, including the two massive square towers and part of the walls. Unlike many other English cathedrals, there is no centre tower. It was constructed entirely of local stone, including from the quarries at Beer in Devon, plus Purbeck Marble. The new cathedral was complete by about 1400, apart from the addition of the chapter house and chantry chapels.
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