"[2] The Nebuly Coat includes elements that were central interests in Falkner's life, church architecture and heraldry.

[citation needed] The massive Romanesque arches of Cullerne Minster recall those of Durham Cathedral, with which Falkner was familiar through his work as Honorary Librarian to the Dean and Chapter as well as viewing it from his house on Palace Green.

[citation needed] Hayman thinks that the plot was inspired by the collapse of the central tower of the Chichester Cathedral in 1861.

[3] It was adapted for radio in the Story Time slot on the BBC Home Service by Thea Holme starting on 1 April 1965.

[6] It was produced by Brian Miller, and the organ was played by Edward Fry at St. Monica's Chapel, Bristol.