King's College Chapel, Cambridge
King's College Chapel is the chapel of King's College in the University of Cambridge. It is considered one of the finest examples of late Perpendicular Gothic English architecture and features the world's largest fan vault. The Chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1446 to 1515, a period which spanned the Wars of the Roses and three subsequent decades. The Chapel's large stained glass windows were completed by 1531, and its early Renaissance rood screen was erected in 1532–36. The Chapel is an active house of worship, and home of the King's College Choir. It is a landmark and a commonly used symbol of the city of Cambridge.
| King's College Chapel | |
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King's College Chapel (partly obscured by the Gibbs' Building) seen from The Backs | |
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| Location | Cambridge |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Collegiate chapel |
| Dedication | Our Lady and Saint Nicholas |
| Consecrated | 1443 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 26 April 1950 |
| Architect(s) | Disputed |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | English Gothic |
| Years built | 1446–1515 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 289 feet (88 m) |
| Width | Vault: 40 feet (12 m) |
| Height | Interior: 80 feet (24 m) Exterior: 94 feet (29 m) |
| Number of spires | 4 |
| Clergy | |
| Dean | The Revd Stephen Cherry |
| Chaplain(s) | The Revd Mary Kells |
| Laity | |
| Organist/Director of music | Daniel Hyde |
| Music group(s) | King's College Choir, King's Voices |
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