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Fratry, Carlisle Cathedral


The Fratry at Carlisle Cathedral is the former dining hall for the Priory of St Mary, which dates from the 15th century. It was built between 1465 and 1490. For Prior Gondibour. The building had c.1690 alterations, 1809-11 restorations by Sir Robert Smirke and 1880-81 restorations by GE Street, and repairs in the 1980s.[1] Over the centuries, the building has had varying use as a kitchen, a place of worship, an arsenal for the King’s Army, a Civil War storeroom, a chapter house, a brewery and granary, a barn and a library.[2] Today, the Fratry is an exhibition and events space, meeting point alongside the Cathedral Café. The Fratry is a Grade I listed building on the National Heritage List for England.

The Abbey and Cathedral Precinct, Carlisle Historic Buildings and Monuments in Carlisle Grade I Listed
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FRATRY OF FORMER PRIORY OF ST MARY - Carlisle - List Entry
- Fratry for the Priory of St Mary, now cathedral library, bookshop and cafe. Between 1465 and 1490. For Prior Gondibour, with c1690 alterations; 1809-11 restorations by Sir Robert Smirke and …
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- "....In medieval times the Fratry building was the dining hall of the Cathedral Priory. Over the intervening 800-or-so years it has been used as a kitchen, a place of worship, …
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List grade: 1
List number: 1208468
Unitary Auth: Cumberland
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY3988155912

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