


A drawing of the lost Norman York Minster, specifically during the original Norman, later Norman, and early Gothic eras.
Image 1:
During the early Norman era (11th century, by Thomas of Bayeux), it appeared as an aisleless cathedral that spans the nave, choir, and transepts. The Norman lantern tower was part of it, featuring a pyramid roof at the top. 2 Norman towers appeared at the east end, acting like eastern transepts, specifically near the apse.
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During the later Norman era (12th century, by Roger de Pont L'Évêque), 2 towers appeared at the west front. The Norman choir was replaced and then expanded. It now had its own side aisles. The 2 eastern towers were replaced and were now larger. There was also an additional lantern tower at the east. The east culminated with a flat end, and a small octagonal tower functioning as a Lady chapel. These replaced the Norman apse. The rest of the cathedral had no side aisles. The later Norman era had 7 towers in total. 5 of the 7 towers had steeper pyramid roofs.
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During the early English Gothic era (13th century, by Walter de Gray), the current transepts were built on the site of the Norman transepts. They now have side aisles. The ceiling inside these transepts is a wooden ribbed vault. The current transepts consist of the rose window at the south, and the Five Sisters Window at the north. The early English Gothic lantern tower was built on top of the Norman lantern tower, which features a steep spire above it.
Later than these scenarios, a Decorated Gothic nave with aisles replaced the Norman nave, which features the Heart of Yorkshire, and a Perpendicular Gothic choir and lantern tower replaced the Norman versions of these. The Perpendicular Gothic choir featured the Great East Window.
I like the 3rd image because it has a Gothic transept and it looks way too cool for me. If I want to rebuild this in Minecraft, then why not? If you want with color, then see this page.