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Which Famous Cathedral Collapsed?

Four of the grandest medieval cathedrals are shown - one of which was not structurally sound and collapsed. After looking at the photos try to select which cathedral fell and see if you can determine, from the picture, why it might have happened.

If you like, you can read more information on cathedrals.

1. Chartres
Chartres - begun in 1194 A.D.
2. Notre Dame
Notre Dame - begun in 1163 A.D.
         
3. Beauvais
Beauvais - begun 1225 A.D.
4. Chartres
Canterbury - begun in 1067 A.D.
       

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The Middle Ages is inspired by programs from The Western Tradition.

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