A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral / Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents

A concise historical account narrates the monastery's development from its early medieval foundation through cycles of attack, fire, and reconstruction, noting the roles of successive abbots and royal patrons. The text documents episodes of Viking-era devastation and later restorations, then proceeds to a systematic architectural description of the church’s plan, stylistic features, monuments, and funerary effigies. Drawn from earlier authorities and original records, the work explains nineteenth-century repairs and additions and provides practical observations and illustrations intended to orient visitors and explain the building’s evolving fabric.