Tomb of Archbishop Walter de Grey
In 1070 Archbishop Thomas of Bayeaux built the Norman nave and transepts, and used the old church as the choir. The apse in the crypt and the core of the tower piers are the remains of this work.
In 1154-1181 choir and crypt were rebuilt by Roger in Late Norman style.
In 1230-1260 the present transepts were built.
In 1291-1324 Norman nave was taken down and the new nave built, and also the chapter-house, vestibule, sacristy and treasury. In 1338 the west front of nave was erected.
In 1361-1400 choir rebuilt and Lady Chapel.
In 1400-1423 central tower built in place of Early English lantern.
In 1433-1474 north and south-western towers built.
The Cathedral was now complete. At the beginning of the sixteenth century the organ-screen was erected, and two disastrous fires in 1829 and 1840 necessitated considerable repairs, and in 1875 some needful restoration of the south transept was carried out.
The Exterior