2021
TL5380 : Kings School, Ely
taken 3 years ago, near to Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
Kings School, Ely
The former Bishop's Palace. Compare with this view from my only previous visit – 60 years earlier! Link
The left hand tower is the only remaining section of the original building, dating from 1486-1501. The right hand tower dates from 1550 and the central range from 1667-75 when much of the original palace was demolished. Listed Grade I.
The left hand tower is the only remaining section of the original building, dating from 1486-1501. The right hand tower dates from 1550 and the central range from 1667-75 when much of the original palace was demolished. Listed Grade I.
The Bishops Palace, Ely
The Bishop's Palace, built in the late 15th century by Bishop Alcock, whose family crest appears above the second floor canopy. The palace consists of two wings joined by a central hall, to which a 100 foot long gallery was added in the early 16th century.
Grade I listed. Link
In the garden is the oldest plane tree in England, planted by Bishop Gunning more than 300 years ago.
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- Grid Square
- TL5380, 406 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Alan Murray-Rust (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 1 September, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 5 September, 2021
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TL 5399 8025 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:23.9163N 0:15.7148E - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- South-southwest (about 202 degrees)