14th century in architecture
overview of architecture-related events during the 14th century
Buildings and structures
Buildings
c. 1300
Nidaros Cathedral is completed in Trondheim, Norway.
Spire of St Wulfram's Church, Grantham, England, is completed.
c. 1300–1310 – Great Coxwell Barn in the Vale of White Horse in England is built.
1302–1312 – Dome of Soltaniyeh in Ilkhanate Persia is built.
1304
Ypres Cloth Hall is completed.
St John the Evangelist's Church, Newton Arlosh, England, is completed.
1306 – Wells Cathedral chapter house in England is completed in Decorated Gothic style.
1308
The Priest's House, Muchelney, England, is built.
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