Coutances Cathedral
Coutances Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Coutances) is a Gothic Catholic cathedral constructed from 1210 to 1274 in the town of Coutances, Normandy, France. It incorporated the remains of an earlier Norman cathedral.
| Coutances Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Coutances | |
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Overview of Coutances Cathedral from the north | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Province | Diocese of Coutances |
| Region | Normandy |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Coutances, France |
| Geographic coordinates | 49°02′52″N 1°26′45″W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Style | French Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1210 |
| Completed | 1274 |
It is the seat of the Bishop of Coutances and Avranches and was previously that of the Bishop of Coutances.
Standing 80 metres (295 ft) tall, it dominates the town and can be seen from as far away as the island of Jersey. It is a classic example of the Gothic style of Normandy in its use of long, straight, vertical lines.
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