Ely Catherdral
The present building dates back to 1083, and cathedral status was granted it in 1109......The cathedral is built from stone quarried from Barnack in Northamptonshire (bought from Peterborough Abbey, whose lands included the quarries, for 8000 eels a year)......The west tower is 66m high (215 ft). The unique Octagon 'Lantern Tower' is 23 m (74 ft) wide and is 52 m (170 ft) high. Internally, from the floor to the central roof boss the lantern is 43 m (142 ft) high. It is known locally as "the ship of the Fens", because of its prominent position above the surrounding flat landscape.
Ely Catherdral
The present building dates back to 1083, and cathedral status was granted it in 1109......The cathedral is built from stone quarried from Barnack in Northamptonshire (bought from Peterborough Abbey, whose lands included the quarries, for 8000 eels a year)......The west tower is 66m high (215 ft). The unique Octagon 'Lantern Tower' is 23 m (74 ft) wide and is 52 m (170 ft) high. Internally, from the floor to the central roof boss the lantern is 43 m (142 ft) high. It is known locally as "the ship of the Fens", because of its prominent position above the surrounding flat landscape.