The term 'British Cathedral City' refers to five cities in the United Kingdom that are home to cathedrals. These cities are Ely, York, Worcester, Exeter, and LINCOLN. Ely is a city in Cambridgeshire, England, and is home to the Ely Cathedral, which was built in the 11th century. York is a city in North Yorkshire, England, and is home to York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Worcester is a city in Worcestershire, England, and is home to Worcester Cathedral, which was founded in 680 AD. Exeter is a city in Devon, England, and is home to Exeter Cathedral, which was built in the 14th century. Finally, LINCOLN is a city in Lincolnshire, England, and is home to LINCOLN Cathedral, which was built in 1092.