Stock Photo: Octagon

Octagon

Image Details

Photo ID
3971
Title
Octagon
Caption
Exterior of Ely Cathedral's unique Octagon tower. The original Norman crossing tower fell down in 1322. Bishop Hotham worked with the abbey's prior and sacrist to devise a unique solution for the crossing, which was completed in 1340. The Octagon lantern is covered in lead and weighs 200 tons.
Credit
Holly Hayes
Status
  All Rights Reserved
Date Created
September 10, 2007
Date Added
January 5, 2010
Last Updated
March 6, 2024
Coordinates
52.3986290° N, 0.2634040° E
Camera
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Focal Length
14 mm
ISO
100
File Size
4.38 MB
Full Resolution
3456 x 2304 pixels

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