Stavanger fulfilled an urban role prior to its status as city (1125), from around the time the Stavanger bishopric was established in the 1120s. Bishop Reinald, who may have come from Winchester, England, is said to have started construction of Stavanger Cathedral (Stavanger domkirke) around 1100. It was finished around 1125, and the city of Stavanger counts 1125 as its year of foundation.
stavanger fulfilled an urban role prior to its status as city (1125) from around the time the stavanger bishopric was established in the 1120s bishop reinald who may have come from winchester england is said to have started construction of stavanger cathedral (stavanger domkirke) around 1100 it was finished around 1125 and the city of stavanger counts 1125 as its year of foundation