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The Black Hostelry and Cellarers Chamber, Ely

History of the Black Hostelry and Cellarers Chamber

Listed Building

The Black Hostelry extends to the south at the east end of Infirmary Lane, with the Cellarers Chamber adjoining on the east side (now the Chapter office). The Black Hostelry was built circa 1291-92 to accommodate visiting monks from other Benedictine monasteries.

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