What do you think the impact of the experience might have been on a medieval visitor?
For the medieval visitor I imagine the Cathedral would appear to be majestic and for some a center for faith and a way to get a glimpse of their betters. Imagine someone traveling between towns that were small shires with commerce being held in wood and thatch roofed buildings, the cathedral would appear to be beyond belief. To go from building with mud and straw floors, possibly with smaller live stock in the living spaces to one of reverence would be awe inspiring.
What features of the cathedral might have created this impact?
The size and materials used on creating the cathedral would be the first elements drawing interest to the visitors. The beauty of
For the medieval visitor I imagine the Cathedral would appear to be majestic and for some a center for faith and a way to get a glimpse of their betters. Imagine someone traveling between towns that were small shires with commerce being held in wood and thatch roofed buildings, the cathedral would appear to be beyond belief. To go from building with mud and straw floors, possibly with smaller live stock in the living spaces to one of reverence would be awe inspiring.
What features of the cathedral might have created this impact?
The size and materials used on creating the cathedral would be the first elements drawing interest to the visitors. The beauty of