Chichester Cathedral is the oldest substantially intact Norman cathedral in England, founded in 1075 and consecrated in 1108. Inside, the long Romanesque nave is unusually unaltered, with two pre-Conquest carved stone reliefs of the raising of Lazarus — among the most important surviving Anglo-Saxon carvings in the country.
The cathedral is also notable for its bold collection of twentieth-century commissions: a tapestry by John Piper above the high altar, a stained-glass window by Marc Chagall in the north choir aisle, and a striking painting by Graham Sutherland. Entry is free; a small contribution is appreciated. The detached bell tower, one of only three in England, stands beside the west front.