Medieval Art, Architecture & Archaeology at CANTERBURY

Canterbury's medieval art, architecture, and archaeology reveal a rich legacy of ecclesiastical innovation that shaped Britain's religious and cultural landscape. This collection of essays highlights the interplay between architectural design, liturgical practices, and movable fittings in Christ Church Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey from the early Anglo-Saxon period to the close of the Middle Ages. New insights into the aesthetic, spiritual, and pragmatic considerations behind Canterbury's structures challenge existing historiography and underscore its global significance. The study demonstrates how surviving material continues to inspire fresh questions, bridging gaps between local traditions and broader historical narratives.

Bovey, A. (2017). Medieval Art, Architecture & Archaeology at CANTERBURY. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315091273