Historic churches · East of England
Isle of Ely
In or near Ely.
Isle of Ely — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Isle of Ely is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Oliver Cromwell's House is the former family home of the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. Visitors can explore a revamped Civil War Exhibition with interactive displays, try on costumes, and experience life during the English Civil War through various activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Isle of Ely is a historic church located in London. It is known for its significant architectural features and rich ecclesiastical history. The site is notable within the context of the region's religious heritage.
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Background
History
Until the 17th century, the area was an island surrounded by a large area of fenland, a type of swamp. It was coveted as an area easy to defend, and was controlled in the very early medieval period by the Gyrwas, an Anglo-Saxon tribe. Upon their marriage in 652, Tondbert, a prince of the Gyrwas, presented Æthelthryth (who became St. Æthelthryth), the daughter of King Anna of the East Angles, with the Isle of Ely. She afterwards founded a monastery at Ely, which was destroyed by Viking raiders in 870, but was rebuilt and became a famous Abbey and Shrine. The area's natural defences led to it playing a role in the military history of England. Following the Norman Conquest, the Isle became a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4000, 0.2583
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- +44 1353 662062
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm (1st April until 31st October); 11am–4pm (1st November until 31st March); closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Official site
- www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Isle of Ely (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isle of Ely?
- Isle of Ely is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4HF), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Isle of Ely?
- Isle of Ely — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Isle of Ely?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4HF.
- Is Isle of Ely a protected site?
- Yes — Isle of Ely is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Isle of Ely free to visit?
- Yes, Isle of Ely is free to enter.
- How do I get to Isle of Ely?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4HF.