Carlisle Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Carlisle, England.
The Cathedral of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is an Anglican place of worship in Carlisle, England, known for its Gothic window and stonework. The Norman architecture appears in the massive masonry of the lower sections, while the upper parts follow English Gothic design.
An Augustinian priory arose here at the start of the 12th century and received cathedral status in 1133. During the dissolution of the monasteries, Henry VIII had large parts of the nave demolished, creating the shortened form seen today.
The name refers to the three persons of the Trinity and reflects the theological importance the building has carried since its foundation. The carved medieval choir stalls show faces, animals and biblical scenes that visitors can still examine up close today.
The site opens daily, and visitors will find the entrance to the bookshop right next to the main portal. A cafe located in the medieval cloister provides a resting spot during longer visits.
The vaulted ceiling painting at the eastern end shows star patterns and is considered the largest surviving medieval painted ceiling in England. The wooden choir ceiling was painted in the 15th century and displays more than 1200 individual stars shining in different colors.
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