Richard Poore or Poor was a medieval English bishop best known for his role in the establishment of Salisbury Cathedral and the City of Salisbury, moved from the nearby fortress of Old Sarum. He served as Bishop of Chichester, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham.
Sculpture on the west front of Salisbury Cathedral of Richard Poore, holding a model of the cathedral in his hand
Salisbury Cathedral's construction was started by Richard Poore
Salisbury Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Salisbury and is the seat of the Bishop of Salisbury.
Salisbury Cathedral from the north-east
Sculpture on the west front of the cathedral of Bishop Richard Poore who oversaw the early years of its construction, beginning in 1220; he is holding a model of the cathedral
Plan showing the double transepts with aisles and extended east end, but not the cloisters or chapter house
The western façade, with the spire visible behind.