Carlisle Cathedral
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.
| Carlisle Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity | |
West side of the cathedral | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
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