'Carlisle Cathedral'

Castle St, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ. Tel 01228 35169.

Carlisle Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral c.gif (1081 bytes)arlisle Priory was founded in 1122, by King Henry I, replacing earlier buildings on the site. Ten years later, he created the diocese of Carlisle, and the priory church became the Cathedral. The building is constructed of red sandstone. Large scale restoration was carried out in 1853-7. The present structure has lost the greater part of its original knave, destroyed by the Scots in the 17th century.

t.gif (1079 bytes)he great East Window is one of the most distinctive features, and dominates the Choir and timber barrel vault. It was designed by Ivo de Raughton - the leading architect of decorative tracery in the North of England, who lived a few miles south of Carlisle.

c.gif (1081 bytes)arlisle Cathedral may not be the grandest of cathedrals, but it is one of the most beautiful. There is a gift shop in the Cathedral, which is a member of the 'Made in Cumbria' scheme. In an adjoining building is the 'Prior's Kitchen' serving teas, coffee and hot and cold lunches.

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