Split with cathedral in stern manner (8)

I believe the answer is:

severely

(Other definitions for severely that I've seen before include "In rigorous, exacting manner" , "In a stern manner" , "in a very plain style" , "Strictly, harshly" , "Sternly or gravely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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