Cathedral of the Isles in Millport

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The Cathedral of the Isles in Millport is a small 19th-century Episcopal cathedral on Great Cumbrae, often noted as one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain and admired for its tranquil island setting and Gothic Revival architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 19th-century church building
Anglican church building
Gothic Revival building
cathedral
access ferry to Great Cumbrae then road to Millport
architect William Butterfield
architecturalStyle Gothic Revival
churchmanship Anglican
completionDate 1851
consecrationYear 1851
constructionStartDate 1849
country Scotland
dedicatedTo the Holy Spirit
linked to: God the Holy Spirit
denomination Scottish Episcopal Church
diocese Diocese of Argyll and The Isles
function concert venue
place of worship
retreat centre
hasAdjacentBuilding College of the Holy Spirit
hasFeature bellcote or small tower
lancet windows
pointed arches
wooden roof trusses
heritageDesignation Category A listed building
heritageDesignationCountry Scotland
liturgicalTradition Anglican liturgy
locatedIn Firth of Clyde
Millport
North Ayrshire
locatedOn Great Cumbrae
material stone
notableFeature Gothic Revival interior
adjacent cloister-like walkways
small size
stained glass windows
tranquil island setting
numberOfTowers 1
plan nave with chancel
province Scottish Episcopal Church
relativeSizeClaim one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain
roofMaterial slate
setting wooded grounds above Millport
tourismAttraction yes
towerHeight about 40 feet
usedFor Eucharistic services
daily prayer
retreats
weddings

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Great Cumbrae hasReligiousBuilding Cathedral of the Isles in Millport
Cathedral of the Isles alsoKnownAs Cathedral of the Isles, Millport
linked to: Cathedral of the Isles in Millport