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Much of Ely cathedral was built in the Norman period but the Lady Chapel was built in 1321-1349 in the Decorated style and the octagonal tower (pictured) was built 1322-1328 after the original crossing tower collapsed in 1322. This central octagon rises from the whole breadth of the building and towers up until its roof, a wooden lantern, forms the only Gothic dome in existence.

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7th Aug 2007 by Diane Earl

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Geography, History

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Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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Ely cathedral church Norman medieval gothic tower religion worship

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