Winchester Cathedral - Pride of Britain Author:Norman Sykes A pictorial tour guide and fact book about Winchester Cathedral including the Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, St. Peter, St. Paul and St. Swithum — Built between 1079 and 1532, Winchester Cathedral has had an unusual architectural history. The exterior, apart from the modified windows, gives the impression of a massive Norman building and in fa... more »ct it is the longest medieval church in the world. However, the west front is Perpendicular, with its huge window filled with fragments of medieval glass. Inside, only the crypt and the transepts have retained their Norman appearance. The spectacular Perpendicular nave with its tall arcade arches and strong vertical emphasis has been literally carved out of the original Norman interior.« less