Knowra King's College Chapel King's College Chapel A Gothic chapel at the University of Cambridge, built for King's College between 1446 and 1515. It is renowned for its fan vaulting and stained-glass windows.
Fan vault : A vaulted ceiling whose ribs spread outward in a fan-like pattern from supporting columns. The chapel's stone ceiling is among the defining examples of this vault form.
Henry VI of England : King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and founder of King's College, Cambridge. He established the college and initiated the chapel's construction in 1446.
The Adoration of the Magi (King's College Chapel window) : A stained-glass window in King's College Chapel depicting the biblical visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. It is one of the chapel's best-known windows and anchors its eastern image cycle.
King's College Chapel conservation : The ongoing repair and preservation of the fabric, glass, and furnishings of King's College Chapel. The building's medieval stonework and historic glass require specialized conservation.
Perpendicular Gothic : An English Gothic architectural style marked by strong vertical lines, large windows, and elaborate fan vaults. The chapel is a landmark of this late medieval English style.
King's College, Cambridge : A constituent college of the University of Cambridge, founded by Henry VI in 1441. The chapel was built to serve this college and remains its central landmark.
King's College Chapel organ : The pipe organ installed in King's College Chapel, used for services and performances. Its sound fills the chapel during worship and the college's musical traditions.
Cambridge : A city in eastern England known for the University of Cambridge and its historic colleges. The chapel is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
Stained glass : Colored glass assembled into images or patterns, often held together by lead cames. The chapel's large windows form one of the most celebrated collections of Renaissance stained glass in England.
Wars of the Roses : A series of dynastic conflicts in England, chiefly between the houses of Lancaster and York, from 1455 to 1487. The wars interrupted the chapel's construction after Henry VI's initial building campaign.
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