4 - Inside the Western Doors

Here we begin our journey through the medieval abbey itself, with an overview of the building as part of the great Benedictine Abbey that once covered the hillside.  

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The Abbey Cathedral of St Albans
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  1. Starting point - The clocktower
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  2. 1 - Romeland Green with views of the Abbey Gatehouse and East Entrance to Cathedral
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  3. 2 - The Cathedral from outside its Western end
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  4. 3 - The Western entrance and a puzzle in three
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  5. 4 - Inside the Western Doors
  6. 5 - The Great Nave - Function and Mystery
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  7. 6 - The "Lower" Altar and Rood Screen
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  8. 7 - The Abbot's Entryway
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  9. 8 - The Great Crossing - Heart of the Abbey and its functions
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  10. 9 - The High Altar and Great Screen
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  11. 10 - The Sanctuary and Shrine of the Saint
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  12. 11 - The Lady Chapel
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  13. 12 - A view of the Abbey and Cathedral as a whole
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  14. Further enquiries, feedback and credits
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