Ely, Cathedral city in East Cambridgeshire, England
Ely occupies an elevated position on a clay island rising 85 feet above the surrounding Fenland landscape, with the River Great Ouse flowing nearby.
The initial abbey, established in 673 AD by St. Etheldreda, was destroyed during Danish invasions before being reconstructed into a wealthy monastery by 1086.
Markets have operated continuously in Ely since the 13th century, maintaining a tradition of local commerce and community gatherings throughout the centuries.
The railway station connects travelers to Cambridge and London, while the A10 road provides direct access to regional destinations across East England.
For over 700 years, Ely maintained a pottery industry producing distinctive Babylon ware, reflecting the regional clay resources and craftsmanship traditions.
Location: East Cambridgeshire
Shares border with: Little Downham
Website: https://cityofelycouncil.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.39806,0.26222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
Ely Cathedral
129 m
Oliver Cromwell's House
228 m
St Etheldreda's Church, Ely
412 m
Railways in Ely
819 m
Roswell Pits
1.5 km
Prickwillow Museum
6.2 km
Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)
83 m
Church of St Peter in Ely
468 m
Countess Free Church Ely
337 m
Hawk Bridge
2 km
Parish Church of St Mary
173 m
Chettisham Meadow
2.9 km
Ely Pits and Meadows
1.9 km
St Peter's Church, Prickwillow
6.1 km
Delph Bridge Drain
4.3 km
Shippea Hill SSSI
10.8 km
RAF Witchford Collection
3.3 km
Parish Church of St Leonard
4.2 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels
3.2 km
Church of the Holy Cross
2.4 km
Prior Craudens Chapel
60 m
Cutter Public House
575 m
Lamb Hotel
192 m
Club Hotel
332 m
Victoria jubilee monument, Ely
498 m
Ely Library
348 m
Fountain Public House
179 m
The Plough
4.2 kmReviews
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