- Welcome to Carlisle Cathedral, a vibrant community of faith in the heart of this border city.
- 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 became a cathedral 11 years later, in 1133, when Henry I removed it from the Bishop of Glasgow’s diocese, and established the Diocese of Carlisle.
- Jul 11, 2024 - Discover 900 years of faith and history the heart of Carlisle at one of The Border City's most visited attractions.
- Carlisle Cathedral has stood at the heart of the city for over 900 years.
- Construction of the tower and north transept at Carlisle Cathedral was begun in 1400 and completed in 1419.
- Ten years later the king created the diocese of Carlisle, and the priory church became the Cathedral.
- He went on to become the first Bishop of Carlisle in 1133 when the church gained cathedral status, a position he held for 22 years.
- Feilden Fowles has completed the transformation of the Grade I-listed medieval Fratry at Carlisle Cathedral – the most significant physical intervention on the...
- Carlisle Cathedral is one of the jewels of North West England and, after standing on the border with Scotland for almost 900 years, it has a lively story to tell.
