Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury. The infobox lists Richard Poore, with Elias of Dereham possibly involved, and the text says Elias supervised construction. The article names no client. The foundation stones were laid on April 28, 1220.
The style is Early English Gothic. The walls are light gray Chilmark stone with dark Purbeck marble columns. The cathedral is 442 feet (135 m) long, and the spire is 404 feet (123 m). The nave, transepts and choir were complete by 1258, and the infobox gives 1330, when the tower and spire were finished.
The bishopric moved from Old Sarum, with the move approved in 1197. An exterior restoration was completed in 2023, though the text also says the full exterior was first seen in February 2024. It offers a Tower Tour, and the article gives no hours or ticket details.
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