Carlisle Cathedral
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Carlisle Cathedral is a Grade I listed Anglican cathedral in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was founded as an Augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 1133. It is also the seat of the Bishop of Carlisle.[2]
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Carlisle Cathedral | |
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Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity | |
54°53′41″N 2°56′19″W | |
Location | Carlisle, Cumbria |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Tradition | High church |
Website | carlislecathedral.org.uk |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade I[1] |
Designated | 1 June 1949 |
Style | Norman, Gothic |
Administration | |
Province | Province of York |
Diocese | Carlisle (formed 1133) |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | vacant |
Dean | Jonathan Brewster |
Canon(s) | Benjamin Carter (Warden) 1 vacancy (Diocesan Canon) |
Canon Missioner | Michael Manley |
Laity | |
Organist(s) | Mark Duthie |
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Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals. Its notable features include figurative stone carving, a set of medieval choir stalls and the largest window in the Flowing Decorated Gothic style in England.[3]