2004

SW8244 : Repairs to one of the western spires

taken 19 years ago, near to Truro, Cornwall, England

Repairs to one of the western spires
Repairs to one of the western spires
When Truro Cathedral was built just over 100 years ago, much of the decorative stonework was carved from porous sandstone which has not withstood the salt Cornish air. Urgent repairs were needed as the spires were in a dangerous condition, and in 2004/5 the two western towers, which stand at the High Cross end of the cathedral, were shrouded in scaffolding. The man at the top may be praising God or exclaiming at the view, but is probably just fixing a scaffolding pole.
The central tall tower is still awaiting repair.

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Photographer
Camilla Comeau   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 1 November, 2004   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 13 September, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SW 828 448 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:15.8220N 5:2.8921W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SW 828 454
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SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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