Henry Yevele (c. 1320 – 1400) was the king of England's master mason from 1360 until his death in 1400.

Early life and career

Henry is believed to have been born around 1320 in Derbyshire to Roger and Marion Yevele. His father Roger was likely also a mason and is believed to have taught the trade to Henry. At the Palace of Westminster, Yevele was responsible for refacing Westminster Hall. He was responsible for the Bloody Tower at the Tower of London. The most significant of Yevele's remaining works are the naves of Westminster Abbey (1362) and Canterbury Cathedral (1377–1400), the latter completed in an early Perpendicular Gothic style.

Death

Yevele died in 1400 and was buried at the church of St Magnus the Martyr by London Bridge. His monument was extant in John Stow's time (the late 16th century), but was probably destroyed by the Great Fire of London.

Work

Works that can be attributed to Yevele with a reasonable level of certainty include:

Gallery of architectural works