This cathedral has been much modernized by the Lutherans, but the
ancient rood loft, though removed from its original position, is still
standing in the church, as a sort of gallery. The sculpture is of a very
superior description, and it may be ascribed to the early or middle part
of the fifteenth century. In the centre part of the aisle are some
exceedingly curious fragments of stall-work, as old as the thirteenth
century, which doubtless formed a portion of the original choir
fittings. They are very remarkable in design and execution, being cut
out of huge oak planks, several inches thick, and, though somewhat rude,
have a fine, bold, and severe character.