"his insurgency against Norman England. Fenland monastic houses include the so-called ""Fen Five"" (Ely Cathedral Priory, Thorney Abbey, Croyland Abbey, Ramsey Abbey and Peterborough Abbey) as well as Spalding Priory. As major landowners, the monasteries played a significant part in the early efforts at drainage of the Fens. During most of the 12th century and the early 13th century, the south Lincolnshire fens were afforested. The area was enclosed by a line from Spalding, along the River Welland to Market Deeping, then along the Car Dyke to Dowsby and across the fens to the Welland. It was deforested in the"
"Archaeological excavations in the year 2000, between Broad Street and the present river, revealed artificially cut channels ""at right-angles to the present river front"" thus ""evidently part of the medieval port of Ely"". In 1753, Carter reports that ""for the conveniency of passengers, and heavy goods to and from Cambridge"" a boat left Ely every Tuesday and Friday for Cambridge; the journey took six hours. The Anglican Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is known as the Ship of the Fens, a name inspired by the distant views of its towers, which dominate the low-lying wetlands known as"
"St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter St Peter's Church is an active Anglican parish church located in Walpole St Peter, Norfolk. One of the largest churches in the county, it is known as ""the Cathedral of the Fens"". It lies in the Diocese of Ely. The largely Perpendicular building is Grade 1 listed, and is often regarded as one of England's finest parish churches. It is said to be a favourite of Prince Charles, and John Betjeman described it as ""the finest of all"". It was also listed as one of Songs of Praise's favourite churches in Britain. The oldest"
"Dresden Cathedral Dresden Cathedral, or the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Dresden, previously the Catholic Church of the Royal Court of Saxony, called in German Katholische Hofkirche and since 1980 also known as Kathedrale Sanctissimae Trinitatis, is the Catholic Cathedral of Dresden. Always the most important Catholic church of the city, it was elevated to the status of cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Dresden-Meissen in 1964. It is located near the Elbe river in the historic center of Dresden, Germany. It is one of the burial sites of the House of Wettin, including Polish monarchs. The Hofkirche stands as"
"""The Fens"". The diocese of Ely was created in 1108 out of the see of Lincoln, and a year later the bishopric of Ely was founded. Construction of the cathedral was begun by William the Conqueror in 1083, with it finally opening in 1189 after 116 years. On 22 February 1322 it suffered the collapse of the crossing, which was rebuilt as an octagon. The cathedral was completed in 1351. John Wesley wrote of his 22 November 1774 visit to Ely that ""the cathedral, [is] one of the most beautiful I have seen. The western tower is exceedingly grand, and"
"Xanten Cathedral Xanten Cathedral (), sometimes called St. Victor's Cathedral (), is a Roman Catholic church situated in Xanten, a historic town in the lower Rhine area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is considered the ""biggest cathedral between Cologne and the sea"". In 1936 it was declared a minor basilica by Pope Pius XI. Even though the church is called a cathedral, it has never been the seat of a bishop. The cathedral owes its name to Victor of Xanten, a member of the Theban Legion who was supposedly executed in the 4th century in the amphitheater of Castra Vetera for"
"Metz Cathedral Cathedral of Saint Stephen of Metz (French: ""Cathédrale Saint Étienne de Metz""), also known as Metz Cathedral, is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral in Metz, capital of Lorraine, France. Saint-Étienne de Metz is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metz and the seat of the Bishop of Metz, currently Pierre Raffin. The cathedral treasury exhibits the millennium rich collection of the Bishopric of Metz, including paraments and items used for the Eucharist. Saint-Stephen of Metz has one of the highest naves in the world. The cathedral is nicknamed the ""Good Lord's Lantern"" (), displaying the largest"
"Sayer's novel ""The Nine Tailors"", starring Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey. St Peter's Church, Walpole St Peter St Peter's Church is an active Anglican parish church located in Walpole St Peter, Norfolk. One of the largest churches in the county, it is known as ""the Cathedral of the Fens"". It lies in the Diocese of Ely. The largely Perpendicular building is Grade 1 listed, and is often regarded as one of England's finest parish churches. It is said to be a favourite of Prince Charles, and John Betjeman described it as ""the finest of all"". It was also listed"
"University of Worcester. These ceremonies are presided over by the vice chancellor of the university, and take place over four days in November. Worcester Cathedral Worcester Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England, situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester. The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504, and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic. It is famous for its Norman crypt and unique chapter"
"the Lower Rhine part of the Diocese of Münster. Xanten Cathedral Xanten Cathedral (), sometimes called St. Victor's Cathedral (), is a Roman Catholic church situated in Xanten, a historic town in the lower Rhine area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is considered the ""biggest cathedral between Cologne and the sea"". In 1936 it was declared a minor basilica by Pope Pius XI. Even though the church is called a cathedral, it has never been the seat of a bishop. The cathedral owes its name to Victor of Xanten, a member of the Theban Legion who was supposedly executed in the"
"Worcester Cathedral Worcester Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England, situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester. The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504, and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic. It is famous for its Norman crypt and unique chapter house, its unusual Transitional Gothic bays, its fine woodwork and its ""exquisite"" central tower, which is of particularly fine proportions. The cathedral's west"
"St Mary Magdalene Church, Gedney St Mary Magdalene Church is an Anglican parish church of medieval origin in Gedney, Lincolnshire. Renowned for its large size in the surrounding low-lying landscape, it is commonly known as the Cathedral of the Fens. It is a Grade I listed building. The church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene. Originating in the 13th century, additions and alterations were carried on into the 17th. It was considerably restored in 1890 however the spire to the tower was unfinished and left as a stump. The tower, 86 feet to its parapet, has Early English lower stages"
"Orléans Cathedral Orléans Cathedral (French: ""Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans"") is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Orléans, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Orléans and was built from 1278 to 1329 and 1601-1829 (after partial destruction in 1568). The edifice is in the Gothic architectural style. The cathedral is probably most famous for its association with Joan of Arc. The French heroine attended evening Mass in this cathedral on May 2, 1429 while in the city to lift the siege. The cathedral's stained glass windows now depict the story of Joan of Arc,"
"Archbasilica of St. John Lateran The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, () – also known as the ""Papal Archbasilica of St. John [in] Lateran"", ""St. John Lateran"", or the ""Lateran Basilica"" – is the cathedral church of Rome and serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff. It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, giving it the unique title of ""archbasilica"". Because it is the oldest public church in the city of Rome, it is the oldest and most important basilica"
"the New Year's midnight celebrations, Christmas, Easter, and other great occasions. The Anglican Cathedral and the Catholic Church are open daily. The Anglican Cathedral - all day, and The Catholic Church – 7 am until 4 pm, on weekdays. 8 am until 8:15 pm on Saturdays and 8 am until 9 pm on Sundays. These times may change in accordance to events taking place. The town gave the name to the Diocese of Ferns (both Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland). The town's religious traditions live on today through the recent establishment in Ferns of a hermitage. The whole history"
"Besançon Cathedral The Cathedral of Saint John of Bensançon (French: ""Cathédrale Saint-Jean de Besançon""), commonly known as Besançon Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Besançon, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Besançon. The cathedral consists of a large nave between two aisles, and dates from the 11th to the 13th century. It has two facing apses, each with an altar. The lack of a transept and the facing apses parallel the designs of contemporary German cathedrals. The Romanesque arches date from the 13th century. It does not have a main doorway. The"
"Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Peoria, Illinois) The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception (commonly known as St. Mary's Cathedral) is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Peoria, where the renowned Catholic televangelist and sainthood candidate, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, was born and raised. The cathedral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the North Side Historic District. The first Mass in the vicinity of Peoria was celebrated at Fort Crevecoeur, across the Illinois River"
"Naples Cathedral Naples Cathedral (, ""Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta"" or ""Cattedrale di San Gennaro""; ) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, the main church of Naples, southern Italy, and the seat of the Archbishop of Naples. It is widely known as the ""Cattedrale di San Gennaro"", in honour of Saint Januarius, the city's patron saint. The present cathedral was commissioned by King Charles I of Anjou. Construction continued during the reign of his successor, Charles II (1285-1309) and was completed in the early 14th century under Robert of Anjou. It was built on the foundations of two palaeo-Christian basilicas, whose"
"Ferns Cathedral The Cathedral Church of St Edan is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Ferns, County Wexford in Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. Until 1949, the designation of the Cathedral was the Cathedral Church of St. Ædan, a variant spelling of Edan or Aidan. Previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Ferns, it is now one of six cathedrals in the Diocese of Cashel and Ossory. The original medieval Roman Catholic cathedral was built by Bishop St. John in the 1230s. A Catholic cathedral, also dedicated to Saint Aidan, was erected in Enniscorthy"
"the defender of Orléans. Orléans Cathedral Orléans Cathedral (French: ""Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans"") is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Orléans, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Orléans and was built from 1278 to 1329 and 1601-1829 (after partial destruction in 1568). The edifice is in the Gothic architectural style. The cathedral is probably most famous for its association with Joan of Arc. The French heroine attended evening Mass in this cathedral on May 2, 1429 while in the city to lift the siege. The cathedral's stained glass windows now depict the story"
"Shrine, the Good Shepherd Church (formerly Saint Patrick's), Sacred Heart Church, Espirito Santo, and Saint Joseph's Church, as well as several that have since been lost, including St. Matthieu's in the North End (taken by eminent domain in the 1960s) and Notre Dame de Lourdes in the Flint, which was destroyed in one of the city's most famous conflagrations on May 11, 1982. St. Mary's Cathedral and Rectory (Fall River, Massachusetts) The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, colloquially simply known as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is a historic church on 327 Second Street, in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is"
"Amiens Cathedral The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens (), or simply Amiens Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Amiens. It is situated on a slight ridge overlooking the River Somme in Amiens, the administrative capital of the Picardy region of France, some north of Paris. Medieval cathedral builders were trying to maximize the internal dimensions in order to reach for the heavens and bring in more light. In that regard, the Amiens cathedral is the tallest complete cathedral in France, its stone-vaulted nave reaching an internal height of (surpassed"
"St. Mary's Cathedral, Cape Town The St. Mary's Cathedral more formally known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Flight into Egypt, is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in Cape Town, in South Africa. The story of the Cathedral Church of Our Lady of the Flight into Egypt in Cape Town, the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town, is intimately associated with the history and development of the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Africa over a period of more than 175 years. Affectionately known by many as"
"Frankfurt Cathedral Frankfurt Cathedral (), officially Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew () is a Roman Catholic Gothic church located in the centre of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. It is the largest religious building in the city and a former collegiate church. Despite its common English name, it has never been a true cathedral (episcopal see), but is called the ""Kaiserdom"" (an ""imperial great church"" or imperial cathedral) or simply the ""Dom"" due to its importance as former election and coronation church of the Holy Roman Empire. As one of the major buildings of the"
"Cathedral of Faro The Cathedral of Faro () is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga. It has been the seat of the Diocese of Faro since 1540, replacing Silves Cathedral on the orders of King John III of Portugal. In 1596 it was sacked by the Earl of Essex. The cathedral is a National Monument of Portugal. The cathedral premises seems to have a long history of sacredness even though archaeological evidences have not been found. According"
"St. Mary's Cathedral and Rectory (Fall River, Massachusetts) The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, colloquially simply known as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is a historic church on 327 Second Street, in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River. The cathedral, built in 1852, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, as St. Mary's Cathedral and Rectory. It is the oldest extant church building in the city of Fall River, and was one of the city's first Catholic parishes. Like several other cathedrals around the world, as well"
"Cologne Cathedral Cologne Cathedral (, officially ', English: Cathedral Church of Saint Peter) is a Catholic cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. It is Germany's most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day, and currently the tallest twin-spired church at tall. Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 but was halted in 1473, unfinished. Although work did not restart"
"(Main quay), as the name suggests, stands on the oldest harbour in the city. Ships are still moored there today; however, these only serve tourists along the Main and the Rhine. Ships transporting goods are instead found, as in the city's early days, in the main harbours of Frankfurt. The Altstadt is on the right bank of the Main on the outer edge of a soft bend in the river. Here was the ford which gave the city its name. In the place of today's cathedral was a raised, floodproof plateau, the so-called Dominsel (cathedral island). At the time it"
"Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Clermont-Ferrand (French: ""Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Clermont-Ferrand""), commonly known as Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, is a Gothic cathedral and French national monument located in the town of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne. It is the seat of the Archbishops of Clermont (bishops until 2002). It is built entirely in black lava stone, which makes it highly distinctive, and visible from a great distance. Its twin spires are 96.1 metres tall, and tower above the town's rooftops. It has been listed since 1862 as a ""monument historique"" by the French Ministry of Culture. In the"
"Florence Cathedral Florence Cathedral, formally the (; in English ""Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower""), is the cathedral of Florence, Italy (). It was begun in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris. The cathedral complex, in Piazza del Duomo, includes the Baptistery and Giotto's Campanile. These three"
"Churches Conservation Trust. St Peter's Church is a Grade 1 listed parish church located in Walpole St Peter. Known as ""the Cathedral of the Fens"", the largely Perpendicular building is often regarded as one of England's finest parish churches. St Peter's was used as the parish church of the fictional village of Fenchurch St Paul in the celebrated 1970s production of Dorothy L Sayer's novel The Nine Tailors, starring Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey. An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward had a population at the 2011 Census was 2,322. Walpole, Norfolk Walpole is a civil"
"Pescara Cathedral Pescara Cathedral (, ""Cattedrale di San Cetteo Vescovo e Martire"") is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Via D'Annunzio in the city of Pescara. The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Cetteus, patron saint of Pescara, has been the seat of the Archbishop of Pescara-Penne since the creation of the archdiocese in 1982. The present Romanesque Revival building, originally called the ""Tempio della Conciliazione"" (""Temple of Conciliation""), was constructed in the 1930s, replacing the medieval church of San Cetteo. The construction of the present church was linked with the wave of intensive building activity that accompanied the creation of the"
"Kazan Cathedral, Saint Petersburg Kazan Cathedral or Kazanskiy Kafedralniy Sobor (), also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. It is dedicated to ""Our Lady of Kazan"", one of the most venerated icons in Russia. Construction of the cathedral started in 1801 and continued for ten years under the supervision of Alexander Sergeyevich Stroganov. Upon its completion in 1811, the new temple replaced the Church of Nativity of the Theotokos, which was disassembled when the Kazan Cathedral was consecrated. The architect Andrey Voronikhin"