The Corruption Of The Church In The

Middle Ages Essay, Research Paper

Shane Temple

Extra Credit

As the population of Europe grew in the 12th century, the

churches that had been built in the Roman style with round, arched

roofs became too small. Some of the grand cathedrals, that were

built as large as possible, collapsed within a century or less of

their construction.

One example I have of this is the Beavais. This

particular cathedral was built between the years of 1247 and 1272.

The cathedral was built to have a higher nave than any of the

other cathedrals of the time. To be exact, it was 157 feet tall.

Then in 1284 the roof fell in. In a second attempt, the pillars

were doubled up everywhere but in the altar. In 1573 the tower

collapsed again and was never rebuilt.

This is not the only cause of corruption of the church in

the middle ages. The cause of many cathedrals’ corruption was

fire. Such cathedrals were Chartres and the Canterbury.

The corruption of the church in the middle ages was a very

depressing time. Many people used these cathedrals to worship,

pray, and get together. Many people spent the majority of their

time in these cathedrals. I guess if you think about it bigger is

not always betters as some may say.