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When your doors are 700 years old, they need some tender loving care every now and again!

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Our Research Coordinator, Dr Jennie England, explains what makes the Chapter House Doors so special and why you may see conservators during your visit.

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Our Digital Surveyor, has been hard at work scanning these medieval doors. Luke will create a 3D digital model of the doors from the scans, using brand-new technology to hopefully bring new insights into these awesome ancient objects.

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