Cathedral Close, Exeter
Location | Exeter, Devon, England |
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Coordinates | 50°43′22″N 3°31′44″W / 50.7227°N 3.5288°W |
The area of Cathedral Close, Exeter has been in the centre of
St Petrocks and the original grand entrance into the yard – Broadgate. This created the cathedral close.[1]
The postal address Cathedral Close refers only to the properties adjoining the north-eastern side of the grassed area around the cathedral. The north-western side of the Cathedral Green, including the Royal Clarence Hotel, is known as Cathedral Yard.[1]
In the centre of the green is a statue of
Anglican theologian, who was born in Exeter.[1]
Buildings in the close
As well as the Cathedral itself there are a number of important buildings in the close. Two churches face the Cathedral – St Petrocks Church and St Martins. There are also a number of other grade 1 listed buildings: Mol's Coffee House, No 5, Nos 8, 9 and 9a and No 10 Cathedral Close. The grade II listed Royal Clarence Hotel in Cathedral Yard, also overlooks the Green.
References
- ^ a b c "Cathedral Close – history and photo essay". Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
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