2019

ST5545 : Wells Cathedral [19]

taken 5 years ago, near to Wells, Somerset, England

Wells Cathedral [19]
Wells Cathedral [19]
The north porch and the north west tower. The sumptuously decorated porch was intended to be the main entrance to the cathedral.
The cathedral church of St Andrew was consecrated in 1239 with building work having commenced in 1176. The central tower was added in 1322. There is a mix of styles, Early English Gothic, Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic. The cathedral is listed, grade I, with much detail at: LinkExternal link
The cloisters LinkExternal link and the chapter house LinkExternal link are listed separately.

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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Wells [930] · Listed [156] · St Andrew [131] · House [126] · Central Tower [76] · Cathedral Church of St [75] ·
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ST5545, 1274 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Michael Dibb   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 23 August, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 30 September, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5510 4590 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:12.6318N 2:38.6494W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 5511 4592
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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