ABSTRACT
The century from 1377 embraces one of the most important periods for Canterbury Cathedral both historically and architecturally. The burial of the Black Prince in the Trinity Chapel stimulated fresh interest from the Crown that was to continue under the Lancastrians, though for very different reasons. The nave of Canterbury Cathedral is widely held to be one of the finest products of the English Middle Ages. It is therefore not surprising that the identity of the architect has been the subject of much research and discussion over the last half-century. The cathedrals, abbeys and parish churches of England sprouted private family chapels in all directions. Canterbury Cathedral already boasted the beautiful chantry of the Black Prince, and several more were built in the first half of the century.
