The nearest approach which we have in England to this class of doorway is the south entrance to the
Fig. 109.—Western Portals, south entrance, St. Alban’s Cathedral.
eastern part of Lincoln—a truly noble portal;[41] but on the whole, though of a different class, the most dignified approach to any English cathedral is the western porch of Ely.[42]
St. Alban’s has had three magnificent western entrances. The smaller ones have been wonderful works of art, though now ruined.
Fig. 108.—St. Alban’s Cathedral. Ornament between Shafts, Western Portals.