Chapels · East of England
Prior Craudens Chapel
In or near Ely.
Prior Craudens Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
About
Prior Craudens Chapel is a chapel in Cambridgeshire, London. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area CB7.
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Official information
The Stained Glass Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to stained glass art, featuring a significant collection that spans from the 13th century to the present. Located in the triforium of Ely Cathedral, it offers a close-up experience of stained glass and hosts various educational workshops and activities throughout the year.
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
Prior Craudens Chapel is a Grade I listed chapel located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, within the London region. It is situated in the Ouse Washes, an area designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR wetland site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3976, 0.2627
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 660347
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm) in summer; 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm) in winter; closed 25–26 Dec
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527713 (CC0)
- commons: Prior Crauden's Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 1766991.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prior Craudens Chapel?
- Prior Craudens Chapel is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DW), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Prior Craudens Chapel?
- Prior Craudens Chapel — Grade I listed chapel in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prior Craudens Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DW.
- Is Prior Craudens Chapel a listed building?
- Prior Craudens Chapel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Prior Craudens Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — Prior Craudens Chapel is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Prior Craudens Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Prior Craudens Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prior Craudens Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DW.