Ely Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. The cathedral has its origins in AD 672 when St Etheldreda built an abbey church. The present building dates back to 1083, and it was granted cathedral status in 1109.

Is Ely Cathedral Norman?

The Cathedral of the Holy and Undivided Trinity at Ely is built on a Benedictine foundation and includes Norman (Late Romanesque), Early Gothic and Decorated Gothic architecture. It features a unique octagonal tower and lantern.

What happened Ely Cathedral?

Ely Cathedral was built in 1109 but much happened before, and has happened since, on the site where it now stands. The building is 900 years old but took 300 years to fully construct and has seen sections collapse, defaced and replaced.