Ely Cathedral
On the list as Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral, listed as the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, is one of 25 Grade I listed buildings in Ely and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 45 buildings in Ely to be listed, on 23 September 1950. It stands in the Ely conservation area, designated in 1972. Within 400 metres are 20 more Grade I buildings and 108 other listed buildings.
What it isPrincipal church of the Diocese of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England, UK. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1331690↗Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Ely · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
31 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
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Grade I churches and cathedrals near Ely
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Ely Cathedral
Is Ely Cathedral listed?
Yes. Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1331690), first listed on 23 September 1950.
Can you visit Ely Cathedral?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
Is Ely Cathedral in a conservation area?
Yes, the Ely conservation area, designated in 1972.
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