The city of Medieval relics and modern art

Chichester Cathedral, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester, was built to replace the cathedral founded in 681 by St Wilfrid for the South Saxons at Selsey. It was consecrated in 1108 under Bishop Ralph de Luffa, having had additions before then, such as the Chapel of Saint Pantaleon off the south transept, which now serves as the Canons' Vestry. Adding a twist to the common interior setup of medieval cathedrals, this early historical relic remains a testament to the cathedral's past.

The cathedral also houses two rare medieval sculptures and boasts many modern art works, including tapestries, stained glass, and sculpture, many of which were commissioned by Walter Hussey during his tenure as Dean from 1955 to 1977. Starkly contrasting with its medieval origins, the green copper roof, installed after World War II, was replaced in an extensive roof renovation programme in the early 2020s, with the heavy green lead coverings weighing around 75 kg (12 stone) each.

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