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In which year did the Norman rebuilding of Ely Cathedral begin?
In which year did the Norman rebuilding of Ely Cathedral begin?
1083
When did Ely receive its official cathedral status?
When did Ely receive its official cathedral status?
1109
In which English county is Ely Cathedral located?
In which English county is Ely Cathedral located?
Cambridgeshire
What is the nickname given to Ely Cathedral due to its visibility?
What is the nickname given to Ely Cathedral due to its visibility?
Ship of the Fens
From approximately how far away could Ely Cathedral be seen across the fenland?
From approximately how far away could Ely Cathedral be seen across the fenland?
25 miles
What had previously occupied the site before Norman rebuilding?
What had previously occupied the site before Norman rebuilding?
A 7th-century abbey
Which religious community did Ely Cathedral originally serve?
Which religious community did Ely Cathedral originally serve?
Benedictine
What architectural style is represented by Ely Cathedral's thick walls and rounded arches?
What architectural style is represented by Ely Cathedral's thick walls and rounded arches?
Romanesque
What shape was Ely Cathedral's layout?
What shape was Ely Cathedral's layout?
Cruciform (cross-shaped)
How thick could the cathedral's walls be?
How thick could the cathedral's walls be?
24 feet
What dual functions did Ely Cathedral serve for the Normans?
What dual functions did Ely Cathedral serve for the Normans?
Religious & political
What landscape feature created a natural island around Ely?
What landscape feature created a natural island around Ely?
Marshes