History of Salisbury Cathedral begins two miles from Old Sarum, a fortified plateau, where the Norman cathedral built in the Bishop of St. Osmund's vision in 1075 was impressive, but the place turned out to be a constant headache because of unfavorable climatic conditions and adequate water. Finally, in 1217, Bishop Richard Poore wrote to the Pope permission to leave the place for a better location two miles away, at the confluence of two rivers. The request was granted and the clergy moved to new headquarters in 1219. The construction of Salisbury Cathedral began in early English Gothic style in 1220. The work was completed quickly, resulting in a unity of architecture rarely seen in England. Even after the Bishop Poore moved to Durham, manufacturers in accordance with the original design to completion. In accordance with common practice, construction began on the east end and worked in the west.

 

Chapel of the Holy Trinity and All Saints was completed in 1225, after which the tomb was moved there in St. Osmund Old Sarum. Then came the choir, transepts and nave, which are integrated in 1258, when the cathedral was consecrated. To develop the eastern front was completed in 1255, the monastery in 1270 and the Century House 1284 The only significant element is added later, was a famous tower, which was involved in 1310-33. But the format is complete and the cathedral is made of the same stone, mined 12 miles away from Chilmark. Spire was a bold addition to force structure on the transport of dangerous amounts of weight (6500 tons tower). Only a series of pillars, arches and iron reinforcements have maintained ties in the autumn over the centuries. The harmony of rare Salisbury Cathedral was damaged by the architect James Wyatt in 1789-1792, including the "restoration" includes the removal of the grille of the choir of the 13th century altar, stained glass and steeple individual, and the reorganization of the monuments the lines of craft. Another restoration by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1859 tried to put some of them together again.