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Ely Cathedral was built by William the Conqueror as a prominent outpost after the bloody and lengthy rebellion by Hereward the Wake. Ely Cathedral (in full, The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely) is the principal church of the diocese of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England, and the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Ely. It is known locally as "the ship of the Fens", because of its prominent shape that towers above the surrounding flat and watery landscape. View On Black

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European Architecture | Churches | Cathedrals | Old Towns on Instagram: "Ely Cathedral, England📍 Ely Cathedral, located in Cambridgeshire, England, is a magnificent example of Norman and Gothic architecture, originally constructed between 1083 and 1375. Founded by Etheldreda, an Anglo-Saxon princess, as an abbey church, it was later expanded into a cathedral by the Normans. The exterior is dominated by its massive west tower and the iconic octagonal lantern tower, which replaced the original Norman crossing tower that collapsed in 1322. Inside, the cathedral is breathtaking, with a soaring nave lined with massive Norman arches and intricate Gothic vaulting. The wooden octagonal lantern tower is particularly striking, flooding the central space with light and creating a unique interplay of Ely Cathedral England, Cathedral Home Decor, Anglo Gothic, Cambridgeshire England, Ely Cathedral, Gothic Church, European Architecture, Church Architecture, Anglo Saxon

European Architecture | Churches | Cathedrals | Old Towns on Instagram: "Ely Cathedral, England📍 Ely Cathedral, located in Cambridgeshire, England, is a magnificent example of Norman and Gothic architecture, originally constructed between 1083 and 1375. Founded by Etheldreda, an Anglo-Saxon princess, as an abbey church, it was later expanded into a cathedral by the Normans. The exterior is dominated by its massive west tower and the iconic octagonal lantern tower, which replaced the…

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