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Denomination: Church of England
Diocese: Canterbury
In 1220 AD Bishop Richard Poore and his architect Elias de Derham set about building a new state-of-the-art Gothic style cathedral to replace the old Norman Cathedral at Old Sarum. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Richard, thank you for your comment. Hi Peter, thanks for your comment. It was a glaring mistake – no Durham or Liverpool. Peter. Wells Cathedral is unique in Britain for the fact that it was the first to be built in the Gothic style, unlike most other British cathedrals which were built during the Norman period. A lovely list…but it should indeed spawn a second, to include Lichfield which has a warm and engaging atmosphere like no other. and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; Since that time the Cathedral has been dedicated to Saint Asaph. Standing at over 400 ft tall, the cathedral’s spire stands as the tallest in the United Kingdom. The chapel first became a parish church in the 14th century and a cathedral in the 20th century.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[21]=new Array(51.38899,.503192,icon1,"Rochester Cathedral",'Rochester Cathedral
Denomination: Church of England
Diocese: Canterbury
The second oldest bishopric in England, the Rochester diocese was founded by Justus, one of the missionaries who accompanied St Augustine of Canterbury in the early 7th century. In fact, it is the oldest surviving building with a stone vaulted ceiling of such a large scale. The omission of Liverpool Cathedral from this list is bewildering. I noticed all of the other Cathedrals were in the South of the country!!! Wells Cathedral is unique in Britain for the fact that it was the first to be built in the Gothic style, unlike most other British cathedrals which were built during the Norman period. Thanks! Largest in UK Designed by the London architect, William Butterfield, it was completed by 1914.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[71]=new Array(55.464626,-4.626178,icon1,"Ayr Cathedral",'Ayr Cathedral
Denomination: Roman Catholic Church
Diocese: St Andrew's & Edinburgh
The Cathedral Church of Saint Margaret, also known as Ayr Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway. Today’s church is the fourth to have occupied this site. In addition to the ones you listed I also love the Norwich Cathedral and the cathedral at Windsor Castle (can’t remember the name). The historic building was largely destroyed, not finding restoration until the late 18th century. Largest Uk organ and one of largest in world 10267 pipes. Designed by George Gilbert Scott in Middle Gothic style, it was raised to cathedral status in 1905.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[65]=new Array(55.948806,-3.21588,icon1,"Edinburgh St Marys Cathedral",'Edinburgh St Marys Episcopal Cathedral
Denomination: Scottish Episcopal Church
Diocese: Diocese of Edinburgh
Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Edinburgh, was consecrated in 1879. Construction took place between October 1962 and May 1967, but soon after its opening, it began to exhibit architectural flaws. Built for the Norse Earls of Orkney in the far north of Scotland, St. Magnus Cathedral takes the cake on the most historically romantic and poetic. Leave it to the experts to build a from scratch a personal travel guide just for you—complete not only with activities, but also local dining, nightlife, transportation, maps, and more. The current structure dates mainly from the 14th century, although the original church was founded in 943 by King Edmund I.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[8]=new Array(52.398668,.263854,icon1,"Ely Cathedral",'Ely Cathedral
Denomination: Church of England
Diocese: Canterbury
Known locally as "the ship of the Fens", the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely dates from 1083. Famous minsters include York Minster, Southwell Minster and Westminster in London. St Margaret’s was designated a cathedral in 2007, and is the most recent church to be given status as a Roman Catholic cathedral in the United Kingdom.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[72]=new Array(55.790642,-3.986774,icon1,"Motherwell Cathedral",'Motherwell Cathedral
Denomination: Roman Catholic Church
Diocese: Glasgow
The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Good Aid, popularly known as Motherwell Cathedral, opened as a Roman Catholic parish church in December 1900, it was elevated to the status of cathedral in 1948.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[73]=new Array(55.847485,-4.416596,icon1,"Paisley Cathedral",'Paisley Cathedral
Denomination: Roman Catholic Church
Diocese: Glasgow
Dedicated to the patron saint of Paisley, the Cathedral Church of Saint Mirin was completed in 1931. Alban surrendered his life for his faith in the pre-Christian Roman city of Verulamium, present day St Albans. Sometimes but not always. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard. The current medieval Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Ethelbert the King, dates mainly from the 14th to 16th centuries.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[13]=new Array(52.634697,-1.137059,icon1,"Leicester Cathedral",'Leicester Cathedral
Denomination: Church of England
Diocese: Canterbury
A church dedicated to St Martin has been on the current site since 1086, when the older Saxon church was replaced by a Norman one. of your people who call upon you; Along the cathedral’s rich and integral historical significance, the church has the largest nave and overall length of any Gothic cathedral in Europe. Are you getting ready to travel to the U.K.? The present building was begun 1181, but not long after completion and throughout its life the church saw devastation after devastation, including the collapse of a central tower and subsequent earthquakes. Maybe you need to look further afield to some of the other glorious Cathedrals. However, the cathedral is much more modern, having been built in the 20th century, and therefore didn’t seem appropriate with our other choices which are much older structures. It was built in its present form between 1118 and 1238, and became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Peterborough in 1541.Visit the cathedral's website'),newpoints[20]=new Array(50.790453,-1.104282,icon1,"Portsmouth Cathedral",'Portsmouth Cathedral
Denomination: Church of England
Diocese: Canterbury
Around 1180, Jean de Gissor, a wealthy Norman merchant gifted land to Augustinian canons, to build a chapel "to the Glorious Honour of the Martyr Thomas of Canterbury."