SALISBURY CATHEDRAL This was the second stop on our day trip (1: Windsor Castle 2:Salisbury Cathedral 3:Stonehenge). Salisbury Cathedral is about 20 minutes away from Stonehenge via bus. It is a true Gothic cathedral. Many churches throughout Europe were built over long stretches of time, thus encompassing different styles and influences. Salisbury was built between 1220 and 1258 besides the tower and spire. The spire is the second tallest in Europe at 404 feet. Its true Gothic architecture and its spire aren't the only attractions. Salisbury Cathedral houses the world's oldest working clock from circa 1386. The Chapter House is a small section of the cathedral set off to the side around the corner. What makes the unassuming Chapter House so extraordinary is that it houses one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta! I had about 1 minute to look at it. We had little time in Salisbury. I was shocked to see how small the Magna Carta. The handwriting was so small. * *****unlikelymoose.com***** * 7101 image copyright 2005 Erik Maldre. All copyrights are retained by Erik Maldre when prints are purchased.