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Nearly 1,000 Years Standing! the Mysteries of the Cathedral of Ely

Summary by Billiken
The history of the Cathedral of Ely began almost a thousand years ago. Although there was already a monastery founded by Saint Eteldreda in the 7th century, the structure we see today began to be built in 1083, under the orders of Abbot Simeon. At that time, Ely was not as we know it today; it was surrounded by water and swamps, so it was called the "Island of Anguillas". Building such a building on such a difficult terrain was a real feat of me…
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The history of the Cathedral of Ely began almost a thousand years ago. Although there was already a monastery founded by Saint Eteldreda in the 7th century, the structure we see today began to be built in 1083, under the orders of Abbot Simeon. At that time, Ely was not as we know it today; it was surrounded by water and swamps, so it was called the "Island of Anguillas". Building such a building on such a difficult terrain was a real feat of me…

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Billiken broke the news in on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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