The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Wakefield Cathedral is situated in the centre of the city of Wakefield in the county of West Yorkshire.
Originally a parish church but upgraded to cathedral status in 1888 when the Diocese of Wakefield was created.
The present building has a nave dating back to the 15th century and an earlier west tower and spire, the spire rises to a high of 247 feet and is the highest spire in Yorkshire.
A new chancel and St Marks chapel was built in 1904 at the east end of the cathedral.
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