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Wells Cathedral

Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset BA5 2UE

Featured Review : Wells Cathedral is called a 'poetic' cathedral. It's a really stunning building that dates back to the 13th century. It's proper name is the Cathedral of St. Andrews and is the seat for the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The ...See Full Review

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Wells Cathedral Reviews

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Poetic Cathedral in Wells

  • 5 out of 5 stars by tvordj from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • May 31, 2011
Poetic Cathedral in Wells
Quote: Wells Cathedral is called a 'poetic' cathedral. It's a really stunning building that dates back to the 13th century. It's proper name is the Cathedral of St. Andrews and is the seat for the Bishop of Bath and Wells. The showpiece is the west front,... Read the full Wells Cathedral review

From journal Road Trip to Devon and Cornwall

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Stunning Architecture in Wells

  • 3 out of 5 stars by eilidhcatriona from London, United Kingdom
  • July 18, 2009
Quote: Wells Cathedral is located in the city of Wells in Somerset – which proudly calls itself the smallest city in England, it is in fact the cathedral which makes it a city. The current cathedral building was started in 1180 and was more or less in its... Read the full Wells Cathedral review

From journal A Weekend in Somerset

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Wells Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace

  • 4 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • March 11, 2007
Wells Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace
Quote: The Bishop of Bath and Wells does not reside in Bath. Instead, he takes up his residence in the 13th century Bishop's Palace in the nearby city of Wells. Also located in Somerset, Wells is a compact and lovely town that offers a beautiful cathedral,... Read the full Wells Cathedral review

From journal Boys in Bath

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Wells cathedral

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • December 2, 2004
Wells cathedral
Quote: The magnificent Gothic cathedral of Wells was founded in 705 AD by King Ine of Wessex. It became a cathedral in 909 AD, with much of the major construction work taking place from 1175 until 1260. The central and west towers were added in 1315 and... Read the full Wells Cathedral review

From journal The Cathedral City of Wells - Britain's smallest city

Wells Cathedral

  • 4 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
  • August 7, 2003
Wells Cathedral
Quote: The first cathedral built in the early English style, it was begun in 1175 and finished three centuries later. The west front of the cathedral is said to house the largest gallery of medieval sculpture in the world. Take time to look at the three... Read the full Wells Cathedral review

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