Carlisle Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Carlisle, England.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Carlisle city walls
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Church of St Cuthbert with St Mary
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Abbey Gate and Gatehouse
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The Deanery and Prior's Tower
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3 and 6, The Abbey
51 m
Fratry of Former Priory of St Mary
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Eaglesfield House
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6, Paternoster Row
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4 And 5, Paternoster Row
86 m
No 1 The Abbey
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Wall, Gates And Railings In Front Of Tullie House
140 m
Ruins of Dormitory of Former Priory of St Mary
24 m
West City Walls
122 m
No 3 And Adjacent Outbuildings
94 m
Diocesan Church Centre
129 m
Bishops Registry
94 m
Abbey Court
99 m
No. 2, The Abbey
76 m
21, Castle Street
92 m
34, Abbey Street
147 m
48, Abbey Street
111 m
36 And 38, Abbey Street
139 m
7, Paternoster Row
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Carlisle Cathedral precinct
22 m
No 4 The Abbey
88 m
15A, Abbey Street
116 m
Railings And Gates At East End Of Cathedral
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