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Ovin's stone was not found in or around the cathedral. It was discovered at a crossroads in a nearby village where it was being used as as a mounting block by the locals. Originally, the stone column which survives was surmounted by a Celtic cross which is lost. Ovin's stone is actually Ovin's Cross. There is no certain connection with the cathedral. However, the inscription has been dated as close to the date of Etherelda's death and her trusted steward was named Ovin. The evidence is inconclusive but the coincidence is intriguing.
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What is a three-letter word for Cathedral town?
Ely is a three letter word for a Cathedral town.
What is a famous cathedral town?
Ely
What has the author Donovan Purcell written?
Donovan Purcell has written: 'The building of Ely Cathedral' -- subject(s): Buildings, structures, Ely Cathedral
What has the author David James Stewart written?
David James Stewart has written: 'On the architectural history of Ely Cathedral' -- subject(s): Ely Cathedral
When was Ely's Stone Bridge created?
Ely's Stone Bridge was created in 1893.
What has the author C P Hankey written?
C. P. Hankey has written: 'The pictorial history of Ely Cathedral' -- subject- s -: Buildings, structures, Ely Cathedral
What happened to Ely cathedral when Oliver Cromwell attacked it?
It was destroyed.
How long did it take Ely Cathedral do build?
Ely Cathedral was built from 1083 to 1375, so construction spread over 292 years. This is actually fairly typical for a medieval cathedral, and not an excessive amount of time to build from conception to finish.
What has the author Geoffrey Fairbank Webb written?
Geoffrey Fairbank Webb has written: 'Gothic architecture in England' -- subject(s): Architecture, Architecture, Gothic, Gothic Architecture, History 'Ely Cathedral' -- subject(s): Ely Cathedral
What structures best illustrates the nature of architecture during the middle ages?
Ely cathedral cambridgeshire
How much did ely cathedral cost to build?
It cost around 8,000,000 pounds in todays money, it was built by Pope Gregory III
What has the author Alan V Franklin written?
Alan V. Franklin has written: 'May I show you round?' -- subject(s): Ely Cathedral
