Dendrochronological analysis undertaken on timbers of the roof over what is now the Chapter Library suggests felling of the timber around the time of, and possibly paused by, the Black Death.
Read MoreTim Tatton-Brown and Dr. Jane Geddes investigate the remarkable ‘Gundulf Door’, dendrochronologically dated as one of the oldest doors in the country.
Read MoreCarolyn Foreman studies the liturgical furnishing designed by prominent architect Sir George Gilbert Scott during the major works at the Cathedral in the 1870s.
Read MoreCharles Tracy studies the exceptional early thirteenth century choir stalls and associated timber furniture, with drawings and carpentry notes by Cecil Hewett.
Read MorePresented by Lord Northbourne in 1913 in memory of Dean Ernald Lane, the brother of Lady Northbourne, the Northbourne Funeral Pall is the finest pall in the Cathedral collections. It was recently used during the period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
Read MoreDr. Jane Geddes explores some of the historic doors of Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
Registered Charity Number 1206900
Cathedral opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday 1pm - 3pm Sunday
