King's College Chapel, Cambridge
| King's College Chapel | |
|---|---|
 King's College Chapel (partly obscured by the Gibbs' Building) seen from The Backs | |
King's College Chapel | |
| 52°12′17″N 0°06′59″E / 52.2048°N 0.1165°E | |
| Location | Cambridge |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Collegiate chapel |
| Founder | Henry VI of England |
| Dedication | Our Lady and Saint Nicholas |
| Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 26 April 1950 |
| Architect(s) | Reginald Ely (1448-c.1471), John Wolryche (c.1471-1477), Simon Clerk (1477-1489), John Wastell (1508-1515) |
Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Perpendicular Gothic |
Years built | 1448–1515 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 289 feet (88 m) |
| Width | Vault: 40 feet (12 m) |
| Height | Interior: 80 feet (24 m) Exterior: 94 feet (29 m) |
| Clergy | |
| Dean | The Revd Canon Dr Hueston Finlay |
King's College Chapel is the chapel of King's College in the University of Cambridge. It is considered one of the finest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture and features the world's largest fan vault. The Chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1448 to 1515, a period which spanned the Wars of the Roses and three subsequent decades. The Chapel's large stained glass windows were completed by 1531, and its early Renaissance pulpitum was erected in 1532–36. The Chapel is an active place of worship, and home of the King's College Choir. It is a landmark and a commonly used symbol of the city of Cambridge.