Devonshire, England
There was a monastery in existence in Exeter by about 680.
It was here that St Boniface, Apostle to the Germans, received his education. A later monastery, St. Peter's monastery, founded by Athelstan served as the Cathedral from 1050 to 1133, following the transfer of the Bishop's seat from the monastery at Crediton. Leofric was installed as bishop by King Edward and Queen Edith.
William Waelwast, the nephew of William the Conqueror, and the third Bishop of Exeter, was responsible for building a new Cathedral. Work began in 1114 and the St Peter's Cathedral was consecrated in 1133. The Norman twin north and south towers are the only the parts that remain today. The late medieval rebuilding was started by Bishop Bronescombe in the 1270's and completed by Bishop Grandisson in the 14th century.
The Cathedral has the longest unbroken stretch of Gothic stone vaulting in the world. It has many monuments including the tomb and effigy of Bishop Walter Bronescombe who began the rebuilding of the Cathedral.
The Cathedral can be seen from most any entrance to the city of Exeter.
Link to view the Cathedral Plan & Index to view Photos of the Cathedral
http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/plan.html