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Chichester Cathedral Spire Collapse
- When
- 21 February 1861
- Where
- Chichester Cathedral
The spire of Chichester Cathedral collapsed on 21 February 1861, telescoping in on itself without causing fatalities.
On 21 February 1861, the spire of Chichester Cathedral collapsed. The collapse was attributed to subsidence that detached the spire's foundations from the tower, leaving it freestanding. High winds brought down the weakened structure. The event occurred without loss of life.
Sources
- Chichester Cathedral Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
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