Ely Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Ely, England
The cathedral features a central octagonal tower with a lantern, rising above the flat fenland landscape of Cambridgeshire with two distinct architectural styles.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1083 on the site of a former abbey founded by St Etheldreda, receiving its cathedral status in 1109.
The Stained Glass Museum in the south triforium exhibits a national collection of stained glass panels dating from the thirteenth century to modern times.
The cathedral requires daily maintenance costs of 10,000 pounds to preserve its structure and maintain regular religious services and community functions.
The octagonal lantern tower, constructed in 1342, demonstrates medieval engineering through its innovative wooden structure that supports the stone exterior.
Location: Ely
Inception: 1083
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, English Gothic architecture, Norman architecture
Website: http://elycathedral.org
GPS coordinates: 52.39861,0.26389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
St Etheldreda's Church, Ely
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Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)
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Countess Free Church Ely
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Prior Craudens Chapel
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Lamb Hotel
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Ely Library
219 m
Victoria jubilee monument, Ely
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Club Hotel
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Wall To The Garden Of The Bishop's Residence
101 m
3, Palace Green
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The Black Hostelry And Cellarers Chamber
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The Chantry
204 m
41, Fore Hill
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Powcher's Hall
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Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School)
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The Great Hall (bishops Residence)
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Bedford House, Ely
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13, St Mary's Street
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41, High Street
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Cellarers House (boarding House Of King's School)
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Wall To The Garden Of The The Almonry And Painted Chamber
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Ely Cathedral: claustral buildings
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Sessions House
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The Painted Chamber (walsingham House)
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The Queen's Hall (headmaster's House)
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Almonry, Sacrists Hall, Gate and Goldsmiths Tower: The Sacristy Gate and Goldsmith's Tower
92 m
Almonry, Sacrists Hall, Gate And Goldsmiths Tower The Almonry
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Archer House
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