Doors 287 – Doors from Exeter, Devon – Part IV, October 2023
My doorscursion in Exeter from October 2023 continues with this selection of doors primarily from the Exeter Cathedral area of the city. Of course, I have focussed my attention on some of the older and more characterful doors of the city, but unlike other places, there is quite a high proportion of these special doors. I am a little busy this morning, so my introduction is brief, but I hope you enjoy today’s offering. I think there are one or two very special doors here:
This last door at number 10 Cathedral Close is a carved oak door from the 16th or 17th century. The studded door has a small postern door to allow pedestrian access, without having to swing the heavy weight of the main door open. This is special.
Well, that’s it for another week. Still more doors to come from the wonderful city of Exeter next time. Have a great weekend.
If you have made it this far, you probably like doors, and you really ought to take a look at the No Facilities blog by Dan Anton who has taken over the hosting of Thursday Doors from Norm 2.0 blog. Links to more doorscursions can be found in the comments section of Dan Anton’s Thursday Doors post.
by Scooj
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These are wonderful doors, Steve. Crafting a door within a door is a difficult thing to do. It’s easy to ruin the main door, but it looks like they handled it well.
The photo of Number 1 seems to include a bit of an optical illusion. It looks like the patio is behind the door.
Looking forward to next week’s selection. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks Dan. I see what you mean about the door at Number 1.
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Wonderful doors Stephen. I like Exeter Cathedral’s central archway door and the last door closeup. Such incredible details that have withstood the test and rigours of time. Thanks for the information on the postern I have seen those many times but did not know what they are called.
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Thanks Suzette. Postern was a new word for me too.
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Nice stone building and oak door at 10 Cathedral Close.
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The door at 10 cathedral close is awesome.
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That side entrance into the cathedral looks off-balance, with more on the right side than on the left. Is it built that way, or is it the angle of the photo? The statues overlooking the doors would have me stopped in my tracks. I’d never get inside with so much to look at. Some great doors there.
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I suspect the wonkeyness is from the photograph and distortion of a wide angle shot. The statues are amazing.
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