Wakefield Cathedral, West Yorkshire
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Wakefield Cathedral is situated in the centre of the city of Wakefield in the county of West Yorkshire.
Originally a parish church but upgraded to cathedral status in 1888 when the Diocese of Wakefield was created.
The present building has a nave dating back to the 15th century and an earlier west tower and spire, the spire rises to a high of 247 feet and is the highest spire in Yorkshire.
A new chancel and St Marks chapel was built in 1904 at the east end of the cathedral.
Wakefield Cathedral, West Yorkshire
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Wakefield Cathedral is situated in the centre of the city of Wakefield in the county of West Yorkshire.
Originally a parish church but upgraded to cathedral status in 1888 when the Diocese of Wakefield was created.
The present building has a nave dating back to the 15th century and an earlier west tower and spire, the spire rises to a high of 247 feet and is the highest spire in Yorkshire.
A new chancel and St Marks chapel was built in 1904 at the east end of the cathedral.