The altar is a three-tiered square platform built of white marble, its shape symbolizing the ancient notion that the earth is square. There are four stone staircases, one on each side, leading up ...
The silver gilt cross was given in 1899 by Lord Rosebery, following his daughter's marriage here. In front of the High Altar is one of the Abbey's treasures. This is a marble pavement dating from 1268 ...