Selby Abbey

The Selby Abbey is one of the few remaining English abbeys ( churches ) from the Middle Ages and, although it is not a cathedral, it is one of the largest churches. The Selby Abbey is located in the center of Selby, North Yorkshire. It was founded by Benedict of Auxerre and built by the de Lacy.

History

Just as the York Minster, the church is built on a sandy bottom and has suffered from cuts. Many areas are collapsed in the 17th century, another major damage was caused by a fire in 1906, in which the bells of the central tower are melted. The church was still one of the most impressive in the country through extensive renovation and restoration work.

The tower is Norman, the eastern end is in the High Gothic style (English " decorated" ), the west front consists of a mixture of Norman, Gothic and Victorian styles.

The abbey church is thoroughly restored since 2002. External works are largely complete.

Side view with central tower

Restored sculptures

North portal

Equipment

The decor is similar due to the assumed style of Durham Cathedral. Ornamented capitals and configured can be found in the whole Church.

A key feature is the eastern window, which contains original glass from the Middle Ages with the then very common representation of Jessé tree. The stonework of the chancel to have been designed by Henry Yevele.

A notable detail of the abbey is the product derived from the 14th century Washington Window, in which the coat of arms of the ancestors of George Washington is shown. The presentation of the three red stars above two red bands on a white plate to have served as a model for the U.S. flag.

The organ was built in 1909 by the organ builders William Hill & Son. The romantic instrument has 72 registers, four manuals and pedal. The play and Registertrakturen are electro- pneumatically.