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Newcastle Cathedral (formally the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas) is a Church of England cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. It is the seat of the Bishop of Newcastle. The church was founded in 1091, but destroyed by fire in 1216. The current building was completed in 1350, and is mostly of the Perpendicular style. Its tower is noted for its 15th-century lantern spire. The church was heavily restored in 1777. The church was raised to cathedral status in 1882. The cathedral is within the council area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1355309.
Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.970046,-1.611388
Grid Reference: NZ 2497 6400
Council Area: Newcastle upon Tyne CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 321217
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Newcastle_Cathedral,_Northumberland_321217
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1355309.
Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.970046,-1.611388
Grid Reference: NZ 2497 6400
Council Area: Newcastle upon Tyne CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 321217
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Newcastle_Cathedral,_Northumberland_321217
Peruse Northumberland on Wikishire