Around the Cloisters, Chester Cathedral, Chester (6), Cheshire.  
View of a 13th century window, Chester Cathedral, Chester
13th century circular window, Chester Cathedral.

This window, dating from around 1200, provided light for the stairs on the other side of the wall that went up to what was the monks dormitory in the old abbey.

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View of the Chapter House Vestibule, Chester Cathedral, Chester
The Chapter House Vestibule, Chester Cathedral.

This construction, which is of considerable architectural interest, dates from about 1200 and is one of the earliest examples of piers running into vaults without any intervening capitals.

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View of the Cloisters Garden, Chester Cathedral, Chester
Cloisters garden, Chester Cathedral.

A nice place to sit and relax in the sun.

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View of a 13th century gravestone, Chester Cathedral, Chester
13th century gravestone, Chester Cathedral.

Dating from about 1250 this is one of the oldest known gravestones in the country.

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