Posted by Rob on May 21, 2000 at 11:24:07:In Reply to: The Architect of Salisbury Cathederal?? posted by Michael on March 29, 2000 at 19:54:09:
The architect of Salisbury Cathedral is thought to also be that of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. The evidence for this is that the termination of the choir and proportions of the elevation, not to mention the integration of the triforium and clerestory levels strongly resemble that of Salisbury. St. Patricks must date from early in the reign of Henry III, rather than late in that of King John. John deposed the Archbishop, John Comyn, in 1202, and replaced him with Matthew of Cashel, followed by Henry of London. Since Henry oversaw the completion of Christ-Church, Dublin, in 1234, St. Patricks probably post-dates that.
If you can establish the date of completion of Salisbury (which the master-mason oversaw) and equate it with the probable dates of St. Patricks, then take into account the movements of the masons you mention, you should be able to narrow it down to one of the two.I hope this helps.
R. Usher
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