Cathedral Close, Exeter, Medieval street in Exeter, England
The cobblestone street encircles Exeter Cathedral, connecting grade-listed buildings, churches, and residences through a network of pedestrian pathways and gates.
The area developed from a Roman settlement with a basilica in the first century to become a center of religious education when Saint Boniface studied there.
The Cathedral Close features numerous architectural elements, including the decorated oak doors of the Deanery and carved ceilings bearing arms of notable bishops.
Seven entrance gates provide access to the Cathedral grounds, with the main entrance through Broadgate leading to the northeastern properties along the grassed area.
The 1703 storm uprooted elm trees in Cathedral Yard, leading to the planting of lime trees that now border the pedestrian pathways.
Location: Exeter
Inception: 18 century
Made from material: Cobblestone
GPS coordinates: 50.72305,-3.52940
Latest update: March 10, 2025 02:14
Exeter Cathedral
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Royal Clarence Hotel
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Exeter Cathedral astronomical clock
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St Martin's Church
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Devon and Exeter Institution
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Remains Of St Catherine's Chapel
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The Ship Inn
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Statue of Bishop Hooker
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Bomb damaged remains of St Catherine's Almshouses and chapel and adjacent canon's house, 140m north of the Cathedral
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Exeter Cathedral Library
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Mol's Coffee House
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2, Cathedral Close
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4, Cathedral Close
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10, Cathedral Close
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8,9 And 9a, Cathedral Close
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The Law Library
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Remains Of St Catherine's Almshouses
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Notaries' House
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3, Cathedral Close
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5, Cathedral Close
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Wall of No 15
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6, Cathedral Close
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15 And 15a, Cathedral Close
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16, Cathedral Yard
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12 And 13, Cathedral Close
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11, Cathedral Close
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Catherine Street
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